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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

sheepshead

/ˈʃiːpsˌhɛd/ noun · British & US
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What does sheepshead mean?

noun

A type of fish, specifically a species of porgy, found in the Gulf of Mexico and the southeastern United States. It is also known as the gray snapper.

Example

"The fisherman caught a large sheepshead while fishing in the Gulf."

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