flatfish

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/ˈflætfɪʃ/ English

Definitions

noun

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.

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Synonyms

pleuronectiform flounder dab sole righteye flounder plaice four-eyed fish plaise anglerfish moonfish plectognath tilefish lungfish polypteriform bandfish pleuronectid

Associated

demersal turbot halibut rockfish bottoms mackerel seafloor depths pelagic asymmetry

Rhymes

swish cold fish whish dish ish jellyfish crawfish odd fish starfish side dish

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