Gurnard
Pronunciation : Gur"nard
Part of Speech : Gur"net
Etymology : [OF. gornal, gournal, gornart, perh. akin to F. grogner to grunt; cf. Ir. guirnead gurnard.] (Zo?l.)
Definition : Defn: One ofseveral European marine fishes, of the genus Trigla and allied genera, having a large and spiny head, with mailed cheeks. Some of the species are highly esteemed for food. The name is sometimes applied to the American sea robins. [Written also gournet.] Plyling gurnard. See under Flying.
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Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913