hardyhead

English

Etymology

From reference to their hardy or robust head.

Pronunciation

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Noun

hardyhead (plural hardyheads or hardyhead)

1. (Australia) Any of the sundry species of fish of the family Atherinidae found near Australia;
2. (generally) Any fish of species Atherinomorus vaigiensis and Atherinomorus lacunosus, commonly found in Australian waters.

References

• “hardyhead”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.
• “hardyhead”, in The Century Dictionary […], New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911, →OCLC.