headskin

/ˈhɛdskɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

The skin on the back or head of a fish, especially when it is being used as food.

“The chef carefully removed the headskin from the fresh salmon before grilling it.”

2. noun

A thin layer of skin or membrane, especially on the head of a fish or other animal.

“The fishermen pulled off the headskin from the eel before selling it at the market.”

Synonyms

  • fishskin
  • scalder