English Explanatory Dictionary

flatfish

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A fish of the order Pleuronectiformes, the adults of which have both eyes on one side and usually swim with the other side down, such as a flounder, a halibut, or a sole.

Pronunciation

/ˈflætfɪʃ/ en-us-flatfish.ogg

Word forms

flatfish flatfishes

Etymology

From flat + fish.

Synonyms

pleuronectiform flatfish flatty
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