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From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Ly·rie n.  Zool. A European fish (Peristethus cataphractum), having the body covered with bony plates, and having three spines projecting in front of the nose; -- called also noble, pluck, pogge, sea poacher, and armed bullhead.
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From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Poach·er n.
 1. One who poaches; one who kills or catches game or fish contrary to law.
 2. Zool. The American widgeon. [Local, U.S.]
 Sea poacher Zool., the lyrie.
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From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Sea poach·er Sea pok·er Zool. The lyrie.
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From: WordNet (r) 2.0

 sea poacher
      n : small slender fish (to 8 inches) with body covered by bony
          plates; chiefly of deeper northern Pacific waters [syn: poacher,
           sea poker]