'great forked beard' definitions:

Definition of 'great forked beard'

From: GCIDE
  • Forkbeard \Fork"beard`\, n. (Zool.) (a) A European fish (Raniceps raninus), having a large flat head; -- also called tadpole fish, and {lesser forked beard}. (b) The European forked hake or hake's-dame ({Phycis blennoides}); -- also called great forked beard. [1913 Webster]