blanquillo

American

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

noun

PLURAL

blanquillo

PLURAL

blanquillos

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; blank )

Example Sentences

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During a recent birdwatching trip in Peru's Tambo Blanquillo private wildlife reserve, tourists were stunned to see the wildcat grab a red-and-green macaw and carry off its prize, still vigorously flapping its wings, into the forest.

From National Geographic

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