flatfish

Meaning

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.

Synonyms

flounder

plaice

salmon

sole

turbot

Javan flounder

Malayan flounder

deep flounder

deep-bodied flounder

fleunder

European flatfish

sand dab

three sopt flounder

three spotted flounder

right-eye flounder

dab

placie

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈflætfɪʃ/

Etymology

From flat + fish.