grassling
nounUK /ˈɡrɑːslɪŋ/
US /ˈɡræslɪŋ/
A grassling is a tiny young plant or creature that lives in the grass.
The little grassling peeked out from between the blades of green grass.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A small or young fish, especially a young trout.
The angler released the grassling back into the stream.
3. A young or inexperienced person; a novice.
The new recruits were mere grasslings compared to the veteran soldiers.
4. A small green lizard or insect found among grass.
A grassling darted across the garden path and vanished into the weeds.