Gurnets

/ˈɡɜːnɪts/ noun

Definition

Plural form of gurnet; multiple specimens of the gurnard fish, a common marine species in European waters.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'gurnet,' the variant form of 'gurnard,' created by adding the standard '-s' suffix for plural nouns.

Kelly Says

Medieval fishing records show that gurnets were so abundant that fishermen sometimes complained about catching too many of them—they were basically the 'trash fish' until chefs figured out how delicious they were!

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