1. Plural of gurnet; small to medium-sized marine fish with a large head and spiny fins, found in Atlantic and Mediterranean waters and often used as food.
Usage: Chiefly British English; Also called sea robin in North American English

Examples

• The fishmonger displayed fresh gurnets on ice at the market.
• Gurnets are popular in Mediterranean cuisine and are often grilled whole.
• The chef prepared a simple dish of pan-fried gurnets with lemon and herbs.
• Local fishermen catch gurnets in the coastal waters during spring.
• Gurnets have firm white flesh that works well in fish stews.