goldsinny


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goldsinny

(ˈɡəʊldˌsɪnɪ)
n, pl -nies
(Animals) any of various small European wrasses, esp the brightly coloured Ctenolabrus rupestris. Also called: goldfinny
[origin obscure, but probably has reference to the colour of the fins and tail]
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