Meaning of "grunion" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD GRUNION

Probably from Spanish gruñón a grunter.

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PRONUNCIATION OF GRUNION

ˈɡrʌnjən

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GRUNION

Grunion is a noun.

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WHAT DOES GRUNION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Grunion

Grunion are two fish species of the genus Leuresthes: the California grunion, L. tenuis, and the Gulf grunion L. sardinas. They are sardine-sized teleost fishes of the Atherinopsidae family of New World silversides, found only off the coast of California, USA, and Baja California, Mexico, where the species are found on both the Pacific Ocean and Gulf of California coasts. Many people enjoy catching grunion at events called "grunion runs." Grunion are known for their unusual mating ritual wherein at very high tides, the females come up on to sandy beaches where they dig their tails into the sand to lay their eggs. The male then wraps himself around the female to deposit his sperm and for the next 10 days the grunion eggs remain hidden in the sand. At the next set of high tides, the eggs hatch and the young grunion are washed out to sea. A related species, the false grunion, lives in the Gulf of California. Although the fish looks and acts similarly, it does not have the same breeding method.

Definition of grunion in the English dictionary

The definition of grunion in the dictionary is a Californian marine teleost fish, Leuresthes tenuis, that spawns on beaches: family Atherinidae.

TRANSLATION OF GRUNION

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GRUNION»

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Fatal Dive: Solving the World War II Mystery of the USS Grunion

Examines one of the enigmas of WWII, the fate of the submarine USS Grunion that vanished without a trace in 1942 carrying a crew of 70 men and the Navy's new top-secret MK 14 torpedoes.

Peter Stevens, 2012

Ken Schultz's Field Guide to Saltwater Fish

Leuresthes tenuis The California grunion is a member of the Atherinidae family of fish known as silversides. It is an important forage species for predator fish; in season, large numbers of anglers gather on the beaches to fill buckets with ...

Ken Schultz, 2011

California Coastal Access Guide

Of all the thousands of fish who live in the sea, only the grunion lays its eggs on land. Grunion are small, silvery fish, related to topsmelt, who come ashore to spawn from March through August, just after highest high tide. California grunion are ...

‎1991

California's Living Marine Resources: A Status Report

The commercial use of grunion (Leuresthes tenuis) is very limited, this species forming a minor portion of the commercial "smelt" catch. Grunion are taken incidentally in bait nets and other round haul nets, and limited quantities are used as live ...

‎2001

Hitchcock's Partner in Suspense: The Life of Screenwriter ...

Just a moment, please! (Sound of bell.) Operator: Mr. Grunion's office? Mr. William Shakespeare for Mr. Grunion . . . by appointment. Grunion's secretary: Has he brought the lions? Operator: They didn't say. Secretary: Send him right in, please.

Charles Bennett, 2014

Cabrillo Beach Coastal Park

In about 10 days, the developing grunion eggs are ready to hatch. Since the beginning of public grunion runs at Cabrillo Marine Museum/Aquarium, glass baby food jars are used to observe the hatching. Developed eggs are put into the jar, ...

Mike Schaadt, Ed Mastro, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 2009

Notes From The Naturalist

Whenever I go up to San Elijo or South Carlsbad to give a campfire program, several people ask, “Are the grunion running tonight?” Since I've forgotten all about it, I dive into my shirt pocket for the tide tables I always carry and immediately ...

Donald W. (Hank) Nicol

100 Weird Ways to Catch a Fish

The most famous of these is California's grunion runs. Grunion are small, smeltlike fish that on certain nights leap onto the shore in droves, where people often are waiting to meet them, flashlights and buckets in hand. How do they know the ...

John Waldman, 2004

Huntington Beach Chronicles: The Heart of Surf City

I've heard from so many people over the years who have spent many a late night in search of the elusive grunion, only to come home tired, wet and grunionless, so I wanted to reiterate the hope that grunions spring eternal in Huntington Beach  ...

Chris Epting, 2014

Ocean: Reflections on a Century of Exploration

A female grunion has burrowed into the sand; a male grunion releases sperm to fertilize the eggs being laid. a sense (at least for the participants), is decidedly unexciting to watch. There is little to see, and the process takes hours. However ...

Wolf H. Berger, 2009

5 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GRUNION»

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Long Beach Couple Counts 70 Years Of Memories

Editor Grunion Gazette. For their 70th wedding anniversary, the Lepicks knew exactly where they wanted to go: Domenico's Italian Restaurant. «Gazette Newspapers, Jul 15»

Learn about southeastern Australia, solo travel and grunion

The Cabrillo Marine Aquarium's last "Meet the Grunion" program of the season ... Aquarium opens at 8 p.m., with film on grunion at 9 p.m.. «Los Angeles Times, Jul 15»

Watch And Learn About Blue Whales This Summer

Watch And Learn About Blue Whales This Summer By Ashleigh Ruhl Editor Grunion Gazette. Scanning the horizon for a white, steam-like blow ... «Gazette Newspapers, Jul 15»

Long Beach Detectives Maintain Successful Record In Finding …

Editor Grunion Gazette. For most people, having to report a missing loved one is a traumatic and rare experience — but for Long Beach Police ... «Gazette Newspapers, Jul 15»

Malarkey's Birthday Includes Fireworks

For more details about Big Bang on the Bay, pick up a Grunion Gazette next week. For more details about Malarkey's, call [phone] or go ... «Gazette Newspapers, Jun 15»