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   Conner (?), n. [Cf. Cunner.] (Zool.) A marine European fish (Crenilabrus melops); also, the related American cunner. See Cunner.
   
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   Cunner (kŭnˈnẽr), n. [Cf. Conner.] (Zool.) (a) A small edible fish of the Atlantic coast (Ctenolabrus adspersus); -- called also chogset, burgall, blue perch, and bait stealer. [Written also conner.] (b) A small shellfish; the limpet or patella.
   
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   Gilthead (?), n. (Zool.) A marine fish. The name is applied to two species: (a) The Pagrus auratus (syn. Chrysophrys auratus), a valuable food fish common in the Mediterranean (so named from its golden-colored head); -- called also giltpoll. (b) The Crenilabrus melops, of the British coasts; -- called also golden maid, conner, sea partridge.
   
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