peristethus cataphractum

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peristethus cataphractum - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Lyrie \Ly"rie\ (l[imac]"r[i^]), n. [Icel. hl[=y]ri a sort of
     fish.] (Zool.)
     A European fish (Peristethus cataphractum), having the body
     covered with bony plates, and having three spines projecting
     in front of the nose; -- called also noble, pluck,
     pogge, sea poacher, and armed bullhead.
     [1913 Webster]