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Bullhead

A fresh-water fish of many species, of the genus Uranidea, esp. U. gobio of Europe, and U. Richardsoni of the United States; -- called also miller's thumb.

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Catfish 76% connected

A name given in the United States to various species of siluroid fishes; as, the yellow cat (Amiurus natalis); the bind cat (Gronias nigrilabrus); th…

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Sculpin 76% connected

Any one of numerous species of marine cottoid fishes of the genus Cottus, or Acanthocottus, having a large head armed with sharp spines, and a broad…

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Hornpout 76% connected

See Horned pout, under Horned.

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Pout 76% connected

The young of some birds, as grouse; a young fowl.

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