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Definition of gurnard

gurnard

/ˈɡɜːr.nərd/
gur · nard
Plural:gurnards
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gurnard Lexical Profile

gurnard Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A bottom-dwelling marine fish of the family Triglidae, found in temperate and tropical seas, characterized by a large, armored head and specialized, finger-like pectoral fins used to walk across the ocean floor.

Example

"The chef prepared a traditional seafood stew using fresh gurnard caught off the coast that morning."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English gurnard, borrowed from Old French gornard, which derives from 'grogner' (to grunt). The name refers to the distinctive grunting or croaking noise the fish produces using its swim bladder when caught.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gurnard. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gurnard
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