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Webster 1913 Edition


Forkbeard

Fork′beardˊ

,
Noun.
(Zool.)
(a)
A European fish (
Raniceps raninus
), having a large flat head; – also called
tadpole fish
, and
lesser forked beard
.
(b)
The European forked hake or hake’s-dame (
Phycis blennoides
); – also called
great forked beard
.

Definition 2024


forkbeard

forkbeard

English

Noun

forkbeard (plural forkbeards)

  1. A European fish (Raniceps raninus), having a large flat head.
  2. The European forked hake or hake's-dame (Phycis blennoides).

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