stingaree

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

noun
  1. a stingray.

Origin of stingaree

1
First recorded in 1830–40

Words Nearby stingaree

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How to use stingaree in a sentence

  • 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.

    Stingaree | E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung
  • The maudlin stockman had indeed to be restrained by his neighbors from precipitating himself upon the barrels of stingaree.

    Stingaree | E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung
  • "To be sure you don't," said stingaree, with as much sweetness as his character would permit.

    Stingaree | E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung
  • stingaree stooped to hand her up to the platform; and his warm grip told a tale.

    Stingaree | E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung

British Dictionary definitions for stingaree

stingaree

/ (ˈstɪŋəˌriː, ˌstɪŋəˈriː) /


noun
  1. US, Canadian and Australian a popular name for the stingray

Origin of stingaree

1
C19: variant of stingray

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