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Definition of Shiners
shiner Lepisma Le*pis"ma (l[-e]*p[i^]z"m[.a]), n. [NL., fr. Gr.
le`pisma peel, fr. lepi`s -i`dos, a scale.] (Zo["o]l.)
A genus of wingless thysanurous insects having an elongated
flattened body, covered with shining scales and terminated by
seven unequal bristles. A common species (Lepisma
saccharina) is found in houses, and often injures books and
furniture. Called also shiner, silver witch, silver
moth, and furniture bug.
shiner Sparada Spar"a*da, n. (Zo["o]l.)
A small California surf fish (Micrometrus aggregatus); --
called also shiner.
shiner Redfin Red"fin` (-f?n`), n. (Zo["o]l.)
A small North American dace (Minnilus cornutus, or
Notropis megalops). The male, in the breeding season, has
bright red fins. Called also red dace, and shiner.
Applied also to Notropis ardens, of the Mississippi valley.
Shiner Fallfish Fall"fish`, n. (Zo["o]l.)
A fresh-water fish of the United States (Semotilus
bullaris); -- called also silver chub, and Shiner. The
name is also applied to other allied species.
