Definition of Gilthead
1. n. A marine fish.
Definition of Gilthead
1. a marine fish [n -S]
Medical Definition of Gilthead
1.
A marine fish. The name is applied to two species:
The Pagrus, or Chrysophrys, auratus, a valuable food fish common in the Mediterranean (so named from its golden-coloured head); called also giltpoll.
The Crenilabrus melops, of the British coasts; called also golden maid, conner, sea partridge.
Source: Websters Dictionary
(01 Mar 1998)
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