First Known Use: 1769
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blenny
noun blen·ny \ˈble-nē\
plural blennies
Definition of BLENNY
: any of numerous usually small and elongated marine fishes (especially families Blenniidae and Clinidae) including scaled and scaleless forms
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Origin of BLENNY
Latin blennius, a sea fish, from Greek blennos
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