Starry ray

	a common European skate (Raia radiata).
(Zool.)	a European skate (Raia radiata); - so called from the stellate bases of the dorsal spines.

See also: Ray, Starry

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, published 1913 by G. & C. Merriam Co.

References in periodicals archive

The largest of the Ray species that live in the North Sea are called a Skate and have become rare since the 1960s - while others include the Spotted Ray, Thornback Ray, and Starry Ray.

Ray spotted at the seaside

At 102x starry rays and arcs adorn the halo, with many relatively bright gems sharply standing out from the fainter chips.

The far country: the Serpent's head hosts showpieces bright and faint

All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.