halibut

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(Engels)

A large flatfish of the genus Hippoglossus, which sometimes leaves the ocean floor and swims vertically.

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Uitgespreek as (IPA)

/ˈhæ.lɪ.bət/

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In summary

From Middle English *halibutt, equivalent to holy + but (“flatfish”), since the fish was often eaten on holy days. Compare Dutch heilbot, German Heiligbutt, Heilbutt, Heilbutte. Compare also Danish helleflynder, Swedish helgeflundra and Norwegian Nynorsk hellefisk.