GILTHEAD

n.

3 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

1.
n.

A marine fish. The name is applied to two species:

2.
n.

The Pagrus, or Chrysophrys, auratus, a valuable food fish common in the Mediterranean (so named from its golden-colored head); -- called also giltpoll.

3.
n.

The Crenilabrus melops, of the British coasts; -- called also golden maid, conner, sea partridge.

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