1. plural of bluegill; small freshwater sunfish with a dark spot on the gill cover, commonly found in North American lakes and ponds

Examples

• The lake was stocked with bluegills and bass for fishing.
• Children often catch bluegills from the dock during summer.
• Bluegills are popular among beginner anglers because they bite readily.
• The pond contained several species of fish, including bluegills and catfish.
• We cleaned a dozen bluegills for dinner after our fishing trip.
• Bluegills typically spawn in shallow water during spring.