shanny

[ shan-ee ]

noun

, plural shan·nies.

1. a scaleless blenny, Blennius pholis, living in waters along the coast of Europe, having an olive-green body marked with dark spots.

shanny

/ ˈʃænɪ /

noun

1. a European blenny, Blennius pholis, of rocky coastal waters

Word History and Origins

Origin of shanny¹

First recorded in 1830–40; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of shanny¹

C19: of obscure origin