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shiner
noun shin·er \ˈshī-nər\
Definition of SHINER
1
: one that shines
2
: a silvery fish; especially : any of numerous small freshwater American cyprinid fishes (especially genus Notropis) — compare golden shiner
3
: black eye 1
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First Known Use of SHINER
14th century
SHINER Defined for Kids
shiner
noun shin·er \ˈshī-nər\
Definition of SHINER for Kids
: a small silvery American freshwater fish
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shiner
noun shin·er \ˈshī-nər\
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