silverhead

ˈsɪlvərhed

Definitions

1. noun

A male common darter, a species of dragonfly, or a colloquial term for a man with grey hair, particularly at the temples.

“The fisherman had caught a silverhead dragonfly near the lake.”

2. noun

A type of salmon, specifically the coho salmon or silverside, characterized by silvery scales.

“The fishermen caught a school of silvery silverhead salmon in the river.”

Synonyms

  • coho salmon
  • dragonfly
  • greybeard
  • silverside

Antonyms

  • brown
  • dark-haired
  • gold