The Collaborative International Dictionary
great forked beard
Forkbeard \Fork"beard`\, n. (Zo["o]l.)
A European fish ( Raniceps raninus), having a large flat head; -- also called tadpole fish, and lesser forked beard.
The European forked hake or hake's-dame ( Phycis blennoides); -- also called great forked beard.
Usage examples of "great forked beard".
A tall man with a great forked beard sat richly robed upon a throne.