Weever

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Definition

(n.) Any one of several species of edible marine fishes belonging to the genus Trachinus, of the family Trachinidae. They have a broad spinose head, with the eyes looking upward. The long dorsal fin is supported by numerous strong, sharp spines which cause painful wounds.

Checker: Mollie

Definition

n. a genus of fishes (Trachinus) of which two species are British with sharp dorsal and opercular spines capable of inflicting serious wounds.—Also Sting-fish.

Editor: Rudolf