Gilthead
Gilthead , noun
(Zoology) A marine fish.
(a)
(Zoology) The Pagrus auratus (syn. Chrysophrys auratus), a valuable food fish common in the Mediterranean (so named from its golden-colored head); -- called also giltpoll.
(b)
(Zoology) The Crenilabrus melops, of the British coasts; -- called also golden maid, conner, sea partridge.