pikeblenny

[pahyk-blen-ee]

noun

plural

pikeblenny ,

plural

pikeblennies .

1. any of several tropical American clinid fishes of the genus Chaenopsis, as C. ocellata bluethroat pikeblenny, the male of which is noted for its aggressive behavior in defending its territory.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pikeblenny¹

pike ¹ + blenny