World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesसुनहरी मछली
Pronunciation / Transliteration: sunaharī machalī
"हमने रात के खाने में सुनहरी मछली का आदेश दिया।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A common European marine food fish (Sparus aurata) with a golden band between the eyes, highly prized in Mediterranean cuisine.
"The chef recommended the freshly grilled gilthead served with lemon and olive oil." - 2
Any of various other fishes having golden markings or a golden head.
"Divers spotted several colorful reef species, including a juvenile gilthead, near the rocky shore."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English, combining 'gill' (referring to the fish's breathing apparatus) and 'head', originally used to describe fish with golden markings on the head. It became the common English descriptor for the prized Mediterranean sea bream, corresponding to the Spanish 'dorada'.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Gilthead"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Gilthead" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
daurade
Transliteration: doʁad
"Nous avons commandé une daurade royale pour le dîner."
Goldbrasse
Transliteration: ɡɔltˌbʁasə
"Die Goldbrasse ist ein beliebter Speisefisch im Mittelmeer."
orata
Transliteration: oˈrata
"Ho cucinato l'orata al forno con le patate."
dorada
Transliteration: doˈɾada
"Pedimos una dorada a la sal en el restaurante de la playa."
dourada
Transliteration: doˈwɾadɐ
"A dourada grelhada é excelente com legumes frescos."
सुनहरी मछली
Transliteration: sunaharī machalī
"हमने रात के खाने में सुनहरी मछली का आदेश दिया।"
金头鲷
Transliteration: jīn tóu diāo
"这家餐厅的烤金头鲷非常美味。"
참돔
Transliteration: chamdom
"우리는 저녁으로 구운 참돔을 먹었다."
ヨーロッパダイ
Transliteration: yo-roppa dai
"地中海料理店でヨーロッパダイのグリルを注文した。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Hindi termsA barracks or building intended for the accommodation of soldiers, usually located within a fortified place.
A secondary residence owned or rented by a family or individual, used primarily for recreational purposes, holidays, or seasonal getaways.
Not producing or containing venom; incapable of injecting poison through a bite, sting, or other mechanism.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Gilthead"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.