Flatfish
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈflætfɪʃ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Flatfish is a noun 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.
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.
Word Forms
- flatfishes
Synonyms for flatfish
Depending on context, synonyms include pleuronectiform, flatty.
Antonyms for flatfish
Common opposites include unseeded.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include flounder, dab, sole, pleuronectiform, plaice, plaise.
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