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stingaree
[ sting-uh-ree, sting-uh-ree ]
noun
- a stingray.
stingaree
/ ˌstɪŋəˈriː; ˈstɪŋəˌriː /
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Word History and Origins
Origin of stingaree1
First recorded in 1830–40
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Word History and Origins
Origin of stingaree1
C19: variant of stingray
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Example Sentences
The true sting-ray (stingaree, or clam-cracker), Dasyatis, is more widely diffused and the species are very closely related.
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Hilda snatched her eyes from Stingaree, and was sorry for Mrs. Clarkson for the first time in their acquaintance.
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The maudlin stockman had indeed to be restrained by his neighbors from precipitating himself upon the barrels of Stingaree.
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"To be sure you don't," said Stingaree, with as much sweetness as his character would permit.
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Stingaree stooped to hand her up to the platform; and his warm grip told a tale.
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