blenny
Americannoun
noun
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any blennioid fish of the family Blenniidae of coastal waters, esp of the genus Blennius , having a tapering scaleless body, a long dorsal fin, and long raylike pelvic fins
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any of various related fishes
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Etymology
Origin of blenny
1745–55; < Latin blennius a kind of fish < Greek blénnos slime, mucus; so called from its slimy coating
Example Sentences
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This made her captain and crew grow bold, and approach still nearer to the Blenny.
From The Three Midshipmen by Prout, Victor
Had they not known of the approaching boats, hope would certainly have forsaken the crew of the Blenny.
From The Three Midshipmen by Prout, Victor
Blenny, blen′ni, n. a genus of acanthopterygious fishes, covered with mucus or slimy matter.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) by Various
Captain Grant had fully expected to find the Blenny there, and was much disappointed at her non-appearance.
From The Three Midshipmen by Prout, Victor
“No, ’tain’t,” he said, as Little Blenny, reviving, rose up and renewed the combat more furiously than ever; but it was soon ended, for Big Blenny suddenly turned and fled to his own pool.
From Black Ivory by Pearson, Francis B.
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