great forked beard

great forked beard
Forkbeard Fork"beard`, n. (Zo["o]l.) (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}. [1913 Webster]

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