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Gurnard \Gur"nard\, Gurnet \Gur"net\n. [OF. gornal, gournal,
gornart, perh. akin to F. grogner to grunt; cf. Ir. guirnead
gurnard.] (Zool.)
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}.]
[1913 Webster]
{Plyling gurnard}. See under {Flying}.
[1913 Webster]