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stingaree


Definition of stingaree

noun

  • a cinnamon-brown stingray occurring on sand flats in shallow Australian waters.
    • Urolophus testaceus, family Urolophidae
  • US & Australian/NZ informal any stingray.

Origin:

mid 19th century: alteration of stingray

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