SHANNY

shanny, Blennius pholis

(noun) European scaleless blenny

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

shanny (plural shannies)

A fish, the prickleback.

Source: Wiktionary


Shan"ny, n.; pl. Shannies. Etym: [Etymol. uncertain.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: The European smooth blenny (Blennius pholis). It is olive-green with irregular black spots, and without appendages on the head.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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