- (n.) Any one of numerous species of small freshwater American cyprinoid fishes, belonging to Notropis or Minnilus, and allied genera; as the redfin (Notropis megalops), and the golden shiner (Notemigonus chrysoleucus) of the Eastern United States; also loosely applied to various other silvery fishes, as the dollar fish or horsefish, menhaden, moonfish, sailor's choice, and the sparada.
- (n.) That which shines.
- (n.) A luminary.
- (n.) A bright piece of money.
- (n.) The common Lepisma or furniture bug.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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