Gurnards

/ˈɡɜːnərdz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of gurnard; multiple marine fish with large bony heads and spiny fins, commonly found in European coastal waters.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'gurnard,' formed by adding the standard English '-s' suffix to indicate more than one individual fish.

Kelly Says

Gurnards were so common in medieval European markets that they appear in countless old recipes and cookbooks—they were the everyday fish of common people, not the fancy stuff!

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