noun
- Plural of gilthead; a marine fish of the family Sparidae, typically found in Mediterranean and Atlantic waters, characterized by a golden stripe on the head.
Usage: Also called gilt-head bream or golden bream; Commonly used in culinary contexts
Examples
- The restaurant served fresh giltheads caught from the Mediterranean.
- Giltheads are prized in European seafood markets for their delicate flavor.
- The fisherman's catch included several large giltheads.
- Giltheads are named for the distinctive golden marking above their eyes.
- Many coastal regions farm giltheads for commercial sale.