stingaree

[ sting-uh-ree, sting-uh-ree ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

stingaree

/ ˈstɪŋəˌriː; ˌstɪŋəˈriː /

First recorded in 1830–40

C19: variant of stingray

The true sting-ray (stingaree, or clam-cracker), Dasyatis, is more widely diffused and the species are very closely related.

Hilda snatched her eyes from Stingaree, and was sorry for Mrs. Clarkson for the first time in their acquaintance.

The maudlin stockman had indeed to be restrained by his neighbors from precipitating himself upon the barrels of Stingaree.

"To be sure you don't," said Stingaree, with as much sweetness as his character would permit.

Stingaree stooped to hand her up to the platform; and his warm grip told a tale.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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