stingaree
a stingray.
Origin of 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.
A Guide to the Study of Fishes, Volume 1 (of 2) | David Starr JordanHilda snatched her eyes from stingaree, and was sorry for Mrs. Clarkson for the first time in their acquaintance.
Stingaree | E. W. (Ernest William) HornungThe 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) Hornungstingaree 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
/ (ˈstɪŋəˌriː, ˌstɪŋəˈriː) /
US, Canadian and Australian a popular name for the stingray
Origin of stingaree
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