GURNET

Noun

gurnet (plural gurnets)

Alternative form of gurnard (fish)

Anagrams

• Gunter, gunter, urgent

Source: Wiktionary


Gur"nard, Gur"net n. Etym: [OF. gornal, gournal, gornart, perh. akin to F. grogner to grunt; cf. Ir. guirnead gurnard.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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