Hornyhead

Hornyhead
Hornyhead Horn"y*head`, n. (Zo["o]l.) Any North American river chub of the genus {Hybopsis}, esp. {Hybopsis biguttatus}. [1913 Webster]

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  • River chub — River Riv er, n. [F. riv[ e]re a river, LL. riparia river, bank of a river, fr. L. riparius belonging to a bank or shore, fr. ripa a bank or shore; of uncertain origin. Cf. {Arrive}, {Riparian}.] 1. A large stream of water flowing in a bed or… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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