ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Bullhead

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈbʌlˌhɛd/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Bullhead is a noun meaning (Canada, US) any of a variety of related species of generally dark-colored catfish in the family Ictaluridae.

Meaning

(Canada, US) any of a variety of related species of generally dark-colored catfish in the family Ictaluridae.

More Meanings

  1. (Europe, Asia) Any of various sculpins of the suborder Scorpaenoidei
  2. (Europe, Asia) The European bullhead, Cottus gobio.
  3. (New Zealand) A fish of species Gobiomorphus gobioides.
  4. A bullhead shark (Heterodontus spp.).
  5. (rail transport) A bullhead rail.
  6. (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.
  7. (rare) An obstinate person.

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