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Definition of Gurnard
1. Noun. Bottom-dwelling coastal fishes with spiny armored heads and fingerlike pectoral fins used for crawling along the sea bottom.
Generic synonyms: Scorpaenoid, Scorpaenoid Fish
Group relationships: Family Triglidae, Triglidae
Specialized synonyms: Trigla Lucerna, Tub Gurnard, Yellow Gurnard, Sea Robin, Searobin
Group relationships: Family Triglidae, Triglidae
Specialized synonyms: Trigla Lucerna, Tub Gurnard, Yellow Gurnard, Sea Robin, Searobin
Definition of Gurnard
1. n. 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.
Definition of Gurnard
1. a marine fish [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Gurnard
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