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bullhead
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bullhead, n.
- A fresh-water fish of many species, of the genus
Uranidea , esp.Uranidea gobio of Europe, andUranidea Richardsoni of the United States; -- called alsomiller's thumb . [1913 Webster] - The black-bellied plover (
Squatarola helvetica ); -- called alsobeetlehead . [1913 Webster] - A stupid fellow; a lubber. Jonson. [1913 Webster]
- A small black water insect. E. Phillips. [1913 Webster]
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