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Definition of Gurnard

Gurnard
Gurnard Gur"nard, Gurnet Gur"net . [OF. gornal, gournal, gornart, perh. akin to F. grogner to grunt; cf. Ir. guirnead gurnard.] (Zo["o]l.) 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.

Meaning of Gurnard from wikipedia

- Look up gurnard in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Gurnard may refer to: Fish of the family Triglidae Flying gurnards, fish of the family Dactylopteridae...
- The red gurnard (Chelidonichthys cuculus), also known as the East Atlantic red gurnard or soldier, is a benthic species of ray-finned fish belonging to...
- USS Gurnard has been the name of more than one United States Navy ship, and may refer to: USS Gurnard (SS-254), a Gato-class submarine in commission from...
- The tub gurnard (Chelidonichthys lucerna), also known as the sapphirine gurnard, tube-fish, tubfish or yellow gurnard, is a species of marine ray-finned...
- The spotwing flying gurnard (Dactyloptena macracantha) is an unusual looking fish because of its huge pectoral fins. The fish has dark spots and wavy...
- The flying gurnard (Dactylopterus volitans), also known as the helmet gurnard, is a bottom-dwelling fish of tropical to warm temperate waters on both sides...
- bluefin gurnard or Pacific red gurnard (Chelidonichthys kumu) is a species of marine ray-finned fishes belonging to the family Triglidae, the gurnards and...
- Dactyloptena orientalis, known commonly as the Oriental flying gurnard or purple flying gurnard among other vernacular names, is a species of marine fish in...
- USS Gurnard (SS-254), a Gato-class submarine, was the first ship of the United States Navy to be named for the gurnard. Gurnard′s keel was laid down by...
- The piper gurnard (Trigla lyra), also known as the piper or the lyre gurnard, is a species of marine, demersal ray-finned fish from the family Triglidae...