The Collaborative International Dictionary
Goniocidaris hystrix
Piper \Pip"er\, n.
(Mus.) One who plays on a pipe, or the like, esp. on a bagpipe. ``The hereditary piper and his sons.''
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(Zo["o]l.)
A common European gurnard ( Trigla lyra), having a large head, with prominent nasal projection, and with large, sharp, opercular spines.
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A sea urchin ( Goniocidaris hystrix) having very long spines, native of both the American and European coasts.
To pay the piper, to bear the cost, expense, or trouble.