| gurnet | <zoology> 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. Alternative forms: gournet] Plyling gurnard. See Flying. Origin: OF. Gornal, gournal, gornart, perh. Akin to F. Grogner to grunt; cf. Ir. Guirnead gurnard. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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