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grunion

grun·ion [ grúnnyən ] (plural grun·ions)


noun 
Definition:
 
small California fish: a small fish that spawns on beaches. Native to: coastal waters of California, Mexico.  Latin name Leuresthes tenuis.

[Early 20th century. Probably < Spanish gruñón "grunter" < Latin grunnire "to grunt"]
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