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{ 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 ]