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goldsinny

British  
/ ˈɡəʊldˌsɪnɪ /

noun

  1. Also called: goldfinny.  any of various small European wrasses, esp the brightly coloured Ctenolabrus rupestris

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Etymology

Origin of goldsinny

origin obscure, but probably has reference to the colour of the fins and tail

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