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gilthead

American

[gilt-hed] / ˈgɪltˌhɛd /

noun

any of several marine fishes having gold markings, as a sparid, Sparus auratus, of the Mediterranean Sea.

gilthead British

/ ˈɡɪltˌhɛd /

noun

a sparid fish, Sparus aurata, of Mediterranean and European Atlantic waters, having a gold-coloured band between the eyes
any similar or related fish

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Etymology

Origin of gilthead

First recorded in 1545–55; gilt ¹ + head

Example Sentences

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Ah, a fine bass; no, it is not; it is a gilthead.

From Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 01 by Fowler, F. G. (Francis George)

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