flying gurnard


flying gurnard

noun

Definition of FLYING GURNARD

: any of several marine fishes (family Dactylopteridae) that resemble gurnards and have large pectoral fins allowing them to glide above the water for short distances

First Known Use of FLYING GURNARD

1792

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