thornback

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The boy gave a curious half-sad smile, without turning his eyes from the thornback, and said nothing.

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  1. noun A European ray (Raja clavata) having spines along the back.
  2. noun A fish (Platyrhinoidis triseriata) of Pacific waters, related to the guitarfish.

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  1. from Middle English thornbak, thornbake; from thorn + back.
 

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/ˈθɔrnbæk/
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