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Gilthead [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. In ichthyology, a fish or a genus of fishes, the Sparus, of many species; so named from their color, or from a golden spot between the eyes.

2. A bird.

Gilthead [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. A marine fish.

2. The Pagrus, / 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.