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blanquillo

American  
[blahng-keel-yoh, blahng-kee-lyaw, -kee-yaw] / blɑŋˈkil yoʊ, blɑŋˈki lyɔ, -ˈki yɔ /

noun

plural

blanquillo,

plural

blanquillos

  1. any of several game fishes of the genus Caulolatilus, related to the tilefishes.

Etymology

Origin of blanquillo

First recorded in 1895–1900; from Spanish, equivalent to blanc(o) “white” + -illo diminutive suffix; see blank)

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