- wrasse
- wrasse (n.) 1670s, from Cornish wrach, related to Welsh gurach.
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Wrasse — Wrasse, n. [W. gwrachen.] (Zo[ o]l.) Any one of numerous edible, marine, spiny finned fishes of the genus {Labrus}, of which several species are found in the Mediterranean and on the Atlantic coast of Europe. Many of the species are bright… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
wrasse — [ras] n. pl. wrasses or wrasse [Corn wrach, gwrach] any of a family (Labridae) of percoid fishes having thick lips, spiny fins, strong teeth, and bright coloring, found esp. in tropical seas: some species are valued as food fishes, as the tautog … English World dictionary
wrasse — ► NOUN (pl. same or wrasses) ▪ a brightly coloured marine fish with thick lips and strong teeth. ORIGIN Cornish wrah; related to Welsh gwrach old woman … English terms dictionary
Wrasse — For other uses, see Wrasse (disambiguation). Wrasses Moon wrasse, Thalassoma lunare, a typical wrasse Scientific classification Kingdom … Wikipedia
wrasse — /ras/, n. any of various marine fishes of the family Labridae, esp. of the genus Labrus, having thick, fleshy lips, powerful teeth, and usually a brilliant color, certain species being valued as food fishes. [1665 75; appar. orig. a pl. of dial.… … Universalium
wrasse — noun (plural wrasses; also wrasse) Etymology: Cornish gwragh, wragh hag, wrasse Date: circa 1672 any of a large family (Labridae) of elongate usually brilliantly colored marine bony fishes that usually bury themselves in sand at night and include … New Collegiate Dictionary
wrasse — /ræs / (say ras) noun (plural wrasse or wrasses) any of various marine fishes of the family Labridae, having thick, fleshy lips, powerful teeth, and usually a brilliant colour, certain species being valued as food fishes, as the hump headed… …
Wrasse Records — was started in 1998 by Ian and Jo Ashbridge. Both had been involved in the music industry prior to them starting up their own company. Its offices are based in the UK, but it distributes its CDs all around the world.The company specializes in… … Wikipedia
Wrasse (disambiguation) — Wrasse may refer to:* Wrasse, a type of marine fish * Wrasse Records, a UK based record label … Wikipedia
Wrasse Records — est un label de musique qui a commencé en 1998 par Ian et Jo Ashbridge. Tous les deux avaient été impliqués dans l industrie musicale avant de créer leur propre compagnie. Les bureaux de la Wrasse Records sont basés au Royaume Uni, mais il… … Wikipédia en Français
