Associations to the word «Groundling»

Wiktionary

GROUNDLING, noun. Any of various plants or animals living on or near the ground, as a benthic fish or bottom feeder, especially
GROUNDLING, noun. The spined loach, Cobitis taenia, or other loaches.
GROUNDLING, noun. The ringed plover, Charadrius hiaticula.
GROUNDLING, noun. By association, an individual of uncultivated or uncultured taste
GROUNDLING, noun. In Elizabethan theater: an audience member (usually standing) in the cheap section

Dictionary definition

GROUNDLING, noun. In Elizabethan theater: a playgoer in the cheap standing section.

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