sheepshead

/ˈʃiːpˌhɛd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of fish found in the southeastern United States, particularly in the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean.

“The sheepshead was the catch of the day at the local seafood restaurant.”

2. noun

A card game played in the southern United States, typically with a standard deck of 52 cards.

“The group of friends met up to play a game of sheepshead at the community center.”

3. proper noun

A city in South Carolina, United States.

“The city of Sheepshead, South Carolina, is a charming coastal town.”

Synonyms

  • fish