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shanny

[ shan-ee ]

noun

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


shanny

/ ˈʃæɪ /

noun

  1. a European blenny, Blennius pholis, of rocky coastal waters
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of shanny1

First recorded in 1830–40; origin uncertain
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of shanny1

C19: of obscure origin
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Mark Thomas caught this shanny, Lipophrys pholis, peeking out of its hiding place.

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Mark Thomas caught this shanny, Lipophrys pholis, peeking out of its hiding place.

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Mark Thomas caught this shanny, Lipophrys pholis, peeking out of its hiding place.

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