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Definition of starry skate in English:

starry skate

noun

  • Any of various skates (family Rajidae) having small dark spots or small projecting thorns with star-shaped bases scattered over the upper surface, especially Raja stellulata.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Randle Cotgrave (fl. 1587–?1630), lexicographer.