noun
- Plural of cabezon; a large-headed fish found in Pacific coastal waters, often used as food.
- Plural of cabezon; headstrong or stubborn persons (Spanish-derived usage).
Usage: regional; ichthyology
Usage: informal; Spanish loanword
Examples
- The fishermen caught several cabezones off the California coast.
- Cabezones are prized for their firm white meat in coastal cuisine.
- The market displayed fresh cabezones alongside other local fish.
- Those cabezones refused to listen to any advice.
- He called them cabezones because they were so determined and stubborn.