blenny
- noun
- /ˈblɛni/
:
blenio
- While snorkeling, we spotted a vibrant blenny hiding among the seaweed.
Examples
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The small blenny darted in and out of the rocks along the shore.
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I saw a blenny while snorkeling yesterday.
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Marine biologists observed a colorful blenny defending its territory from intruders.
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Several blennies were spotted darting among the crevices during the dive.
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There was a small blenny hiding between the rocks at low tide.
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The blenny darted into its hiding spot.
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A blenny can be easily recognized by its unique comb-like teeth and sleek body.
Synonyms
A long sea fish with little or no scales, large side fins, and small lower fins near the shore
A sea fish with a long body, mostly without scales, large side fins, and small fins under its body
Compounds
- Specialized
A small sea fish with comb-like teeth that lives among rocks and defends its home
How Large-Mouthed
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word blenny comes from the Greek blennos, which means 'mucus' or 'slime'. Because these little fish often have slimy skin and hide in rocky holes, blenny now means a small fish that lives among rocks.