shanny

[ shan-ee ]

noun

, plural shan·nies.

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

shanny

/ ˈʃænɪ /

noun

1. a European blenny, Blennius pholis, of rocky coastal waters

Word History and Origins

Origin of shanny¹

First recorded in 1830–40; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of shanny¹

C19: of obscure origin

Example Sentences

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

From National Geographic

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

From National Geographic

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

From National Geographic