1. (Zoöl.)
Defn: A European skate (Raia clavata) having thornlike spines on its back.
2. (Zoöl.)
Defn: The large European spider crab or king crab (Maia squinado).
THORNBILL
Thorn"bill`, n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Any one of several species of small, brilliantly colored American birds of the genus Rhamphomicron. They have a long, slender, sharp bill, and feed upon honey, insects, and the juice of the sugar cane.
THORNBIRD
Thorn"bird`, n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: A small South American bird (Anumbius anumbii) allied to the ovenbirds of the genus Furnarius). It builds a very large and complex nest of twigs and thorns in a bush or tree.
THORNBUT
Thorn"but, n. Etym: [Thorn + -but as in halibut; cf. G. dornbutt.]
(Zoöl.)
Defn: The turbot.