blenniid

/ˈblɛnaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of fish, specifically a marine fish of the family Blenniidae, characterized by small size and often found in tide pools and rocky areas.

“The snorkeler spotted a blenniid hiding among the coral reefs.”

2. noun

A type of fish in the family Blenniidae, often referred to in a general sense.

“The fisherman caught several blenniids on his last trip to the ocean.”

Synonyms

  • blenny

Antonyms

  • large fish