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Definition of blenny

blenny

/ˈblɛn.i/
blen · ny
Plural:blennies
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• noun

1

A small, elongated, and predominantly marine fish of the suborder Blennioidei, characterized by a scaleless or very small-scaled, slimy body, typically found resting on the bottom of shallow coastal waters, tide pools, or coral reefs.

Example

"While exploring the rocky tide pools at low tide, the marine biologist spotted a small blenny darting quickly between the crevices to hide."

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blend
blendable
blender
blenny
blesbok
bless
blessed

Word Origin & Etymology

Early 17th century: from Latin blennius, derived from Greek blennos meaning 'mucus' or 'slime', referring to the fish's scaleless and typically slippery body.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Blenny. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/blenny
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