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What's The Definition Of Gilthead?Synonyms | Synonyms for Gilthead: Related Terms | Find terms related to Gilthead: See Also | Gilthead In Webster's Dictionary \Gilt"head`\, n. (Zo["o]l.)
A marine fish. The name is applied to two species:
(a) The {Pagrus, or Chrysophrys, auratus}, a valuable food
fish common in the Mediterranean (so named from its
golden-colored head); -- called also {giltpoll}.
(b) The {Crenilabrus melops}, of the British coasts; --
called also {golden maid}, {conner}, {sea partridge}.
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