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gurnard (root: gurnar)

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gur=nard

CIDE DICTIONARY

gurnardn. [OF. gornal, gournal, gornart, perh. akin to F. grogner to grunt; cf. Ir. guirnead gurnard.].
     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.  [1913 Webster]
Plyling gurnard. See under Flying.

OXFORD DICTIONARY

gurnard, n. (also gurnet) any marine fish of the family Triglidae, having a large spiny head with mailed sides, and three finger-like pectoral rays used for walking on the sea bed etc.

Etymology
ME f. OF gornart f. grondir to grunt f. L grunnire

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