1. A marine fish with a large head, spiny fins, and a tapering body, found in Atlantic and Mediterranean waters and used as food.
Usage: Also called gurnard in some regions.; Common in European cuisine.

Examples

• The fishmonger displayed fresh gurnets on ice at the market.
• Gurnet is a popular ingredient in Mediterranean fish stews.
• The chef prepared the gurnet by removing its spiny dorsal fin.
• Local fishermen catch gurnets in the coastal waters.
• This recipe calls for filleted gurnet baked with lemon and herbs.