gilthead en · NOUN
Etymology
From gilt + head.
Meanings
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| giltheads | Number=Plur | lexicographic |