blenny

American  

[blen-ee] / ˈblɛn i /

noun

blennies plural

1. any of several fishes of the family Blenniidae and related families, especially of the genus Blennius, having a long, tapering body and small pelvic fins inserted before the pectoral fins.

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blenny British  

/ ˈblɛnɪ /

noun

1. 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

2. any of various related fishes

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Other Word Forms

Inflected Forms

noun

• blennies
  plural

Etymology

Origin of blenny

1745–55; < Latin blennius a kind of fish < Greek blénnos slime, mucus; so called from its slimy coating

Example Sentences

“Cleverly done!” he shouted, when Big Blenny with a dart took refuge in the pool.

From Black Ivory by Pearson, Francis B.

“She is the Blenny, there is no doubt about it,” cried Jack.

From The Three Midshipmen by Prout, Victor

With eyes that seemed to flash fire, and dorsal fin bristling up with rage, Little Blenny made five tremendous leaps of full three inches each, and disappeared.

From Black Ivory by Pearson, Francis B.

Little Blenny did not crow; he did not even appear to be elated.

From Black Ivory by Pearson, Francis B.

The Blenny could be seen, though she had ceased firing, gliding on towards them.

From The Three Midshipmen by Prout, Victor