STINGBULL

Etymology

Noun

stingbull (plural stingbulls)

The European greater weeverfish (Trachinus draco), capable of inflicting severe wounds with the spinous rays of its dorsal fin.

Source: Wiktionary


Sting"bull`, n. (Zoöl.)

Definition: The European greater weever fish (Trachinus draco), which is capable of inflicting severe wounds with the spinous rays of its dorsal fin. See Weever.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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