noun

gilthead

gilthead · giltheads

A marine fish, Sparus aurata, with a golden-coloured headA marine fish, Sparus aurata (gilt-head bream), with a golden-coloured head; the giltpoll.

Meaning

2 senses

A marine fish, Sparus aurata (gilt-head bream), with a golden-coloured head; the giltpoll.
Symphodus melops, a coastal fish; the golden maid, conner, or sea partridge.

From gilt + head.

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plural: giltheads

Singular	gilthead
Plural	giltheads

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