The name is applied locally to other species of fishes; as the cunner, sea bass, squeteague, etc.
Blue"gown` (&?;), n. One of a class of paupers or pensioners, or licensed beggars, in Scotland, to whim annually on the king's birthday were distributed certain alms, including a blue gown; a beadsman.
Blue" grass` (&?;). (Bot.) A species of grass (Poa compressa) with bluish green stems, valuable in thin gravelly soils; wire grass.
Kentucky blue grass, a species of grass (Poa pratensis) which has running rootstocks and spreads rapidly. It is valuable as a pasture grass, as it endures both winter and drought better than other kinds, and is very nutritious.
Blue" jay` (&?;). (Zoöl.) The common jay of the United States (Cyanocitta, or Cyanura, cristata). The predominant color is bright blue.
Blue"-john` (&?;), n. A name given to fluor spar in Derbyshire, where it is used for ornamental purposes.
Blue"ly, adv. With a blue color. Swift.
Blue"ness, n. The quality of being blue; a blue color. Boyle.
Blue"nose (&?;), n. A nickname for a Nova Scotian.
Blue"poll` (&?;), n. [Blue + poll head.] (Zoöl.) A kind of salmon (Salmo Cambricus) found in Wales.
Blue"print. See under Print.