cunner Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun common in north Atlantic coastal waters of the United States
    Tautogolabrus adspersus; bergall.

WordNet

Cun"ner noun
Etymology
Cf. Conner.
Definitions
  1. (Zoöl.) (a) A small edible fish of the Atlantic coast (Ctenolabrus adspersus); -- called also chogset, burgall, blue perch, and bait stealer. Written also conner. (b) A small shellfish; the limpet or patella.

Webster 1913