1. <zoology> A fresh water fish of many species, of the genus Uranidea, especially. 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.

2. <zoology> The black-bellied plover (Squatarola helvetica); called also beetlehead. The golden plover.

3. A stupid fellow; a lubber.

4. <zoology> A small black water insect.

<zoology> Bullhead whiting, the kingfish of Florida (Menticirrus alburnus).

(01 Mar 1998)

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