gilthead

gilthead is a   Noun

Definition:

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

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

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

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