Grunion: meaning, definitions and examples

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grunion

 

[ หˆษกrสŒn.jษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

marine fish

Grunion are small silvery fish that are found primarily along the Pacific coast of North America. They are notable for their unique spawning behavior, during which they come ashore to lay their eggs in the sand. This event typically occurs during certain spring tides, particularly during the full moon and new moon phases. Grunion are known for their ability to 'grun' or make a grunting noise while swimming. These fish play an important role in the marine ecosystem and serve as a food source for various predators.

Synonyms

fish, silverside

Examples of usage

  • The grunion run is a popular event for beachgoers.
  • To catch grunion, one must attend the spawning season.
  • Grunions are known for their distinctive spawning behavior.

Translations

Translations of the word "grunion" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น grunhรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคฐเฅเคจเคฟเคฏเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Grunion

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ grunion

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ัƒะฝั–ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ grunion

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฐใƒซใƒ‹ใ‚ชใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท grunion

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ grunion

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท grunion

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ทธ๋ฃจ๋‹ˆ์˜จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฑูˆู†ูŠูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ grunion

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ grunion

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ ผ้ฒๅฐผๆ˜‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ grunion

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grunion

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณั€ัƒะฝะธะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ แƒฃแƒœแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ grunion

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ grunion

Etymology

The term 'grunion' originates from the Spanish word 'gruniรณn,' which is a variant of 'grunir,' meaning 'to grunt.' The use of the word in English dates back to the early 20th century as fishermen and local residents along the California coast began to observe and document the unique spawning behavior of this fish. The phenomenon of grunion runs became a cultural event, sparking interest in marine biology and conservation. Grunion have been a part of coastal ecosystems for centuries, but their unusual reproductive method has drawn attention from researchers and the public alike, leading to the establishment of protective measures and regulations to ensure their survival.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,031, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.