gurnard

noun

gur·​nard ˈgər-nərd 

plural gurnard or gurnards

: sea robin compare flying gurnard

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French gurenard, irregular from Old French grognier to grunt, from Latin grunnire, of imitative origin

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing gurnard

• flying gurnard