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
Other Word Forms
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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What, we wonder, is the character of this sea lion; what kind of individual is this hammerhead shark; what is on the mind of this blenny?
From New York Times • Nov. 25, 2019
"And the drop seems to cause a loss of co-ordination in the predator that allows the blenny to get away."
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2017
In the biodiverse realm of coral reefs, other species also "mimic" the fang blenny - developing similar striped patterns and bright colours that may fool predators into thinking that they too are opioid-laced.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2017
"The fang blenny would simply swim out of the mouth and escape."
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2017
The blenny is altogether a singular, an exceptional fish.
From Black Ivory by Pearson, Francis B.
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