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Definition of Bullhead

1. Noun. Freshwater sculpin with a large flattened bony-plated head with hornlike spines.

2. Noun. Any of several common freshwater catfishes of the United States.

Definition of Bullhead

1. n. A fresh-water fish of many species, of the genus Uranidea, esp. U. gobio of Europe, and U. Richardsoni of the United States; -- called also miller's thumb.

Definition of Bullhead

1. Noun. (North America) any of a variety of related species of generally dark-colored catfish in the family Ictaluridae. ¹

2. Noun. (North America) The black bullhead, ''Ameiurus melas''. ¹

3. Noun. (North America) The brown bullhead, ''Ameiurus nebulosus''. ¹

4. Noun. (North America) The yellow bullhead, ''Ameiurus natalis''. ¹

5. Noun. (context: Europe, Asia) Any of various sculpins of the order Scorpaeniformes ¹

6. Noun. (context: Europe, Asia) The European bullhead, ''Cottus gobio''. ¹

7. Noun. (rail transport) bullhead rail ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Bullhead

1. a freshwater catfish [n -S]

Medical Definition of Bullhead

1. 1. A fresh water fish of many species, of the genus Uranidea, especially. U. Gobio of Europe, and U. Richardsoni of the United States; called also miller's thumb. In America, several species of Amiurus; called also catfish, horned pout, and bullpout. A marine fish of the genus Cottus; the sculpin. 2. The black-bellied plover (Squatarola helvetica); called also beetlehead. The golden plover. 3. A stupid fellow; a lubber. 4. A small black water insect. Bullhead whiting, the kingfish of Florida (Menticirrus alburnus). Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bullhead

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