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A small black water insect. E. Phillips. Bullhead whiting , the kingfish of Florida . (more info) A fresh-water fish of many species, of the genus Uranidea, esp. U. gobio of Europe, and U. Richardsoni of the United States; -- called also miller's

Additional info about word: BULLHEAD

A small black water insect. E. Phillips. Bullhead whiting , the kingfish of Florida . (more info) A fresh-water fish of many species, of the genus Uranidea, esp. U. gobio of Europe, and U. Richardsoni of the United States; -- called also miller's thumb. In America, several species of Amiurus; -- called also catfish, horned pout, and bullpout. A marine fish of the genus Cottus; the sculpin. The black-bellied plover ; -- called also beetlehead. The golden plover. 3. A stupid fellow; a lubber. Jonson.

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