bullhead

English

/ˈbʌlˌhɛd/

noun
Definitions
  • (North America) any of a variety of related species of generally dark-colored catfish in the family Ictaluridae.
  • (Europe, Asia) Any of various sculpins of the suborder
  • (Europe, Asia) The European bullhead, Cottus gobio.
  • (New Zealand) A fish of species .
  • (rare) An obstinate person.
  • (rail transport) A bullhead rail.
  • (horology) A chronograph (watch or stopwatch) with two push buttons arranged like the horns of a bull on the top end of the case, typically with the crown between them.

Etymology

Compound from English bull + English head (-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast).

Origin

English

head

Gloss

-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast

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