Grunions

/ˈɡruːniənz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of grunion; multiple small silvery fish that come ashore to breed.

Etymology

Standard English plural of grunion, formed by adding the suffix -s to the base noun.

Kelly Says

During grunion runs in Southern California, families gather on beaches to witness thousands of these fish flashing silver as they wriggle ashore—it's one of the few times you can literally watch evolution and instinct overriding fear in real time.

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