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Flatfish

/ˈflætfɪʃ/ · 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..

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Synonyms for flatfish

pleuronectiformflatfishflatty

Antonyms for flatfish

unseeded

Related Words

flounderdabsolerighteye flounderpleuronectiformplaicefour-eyed fishplaiseanglerfishmoonfishplectognathtilefishlungfishpolypteriformbandfishpleuronectidpipefishflounderlingperciformbillfish

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does flatfish mean?

Flatfish means 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..

What is a synonym for flatfish?

Common synonyms include pleuronectiform, flatfish, flatty.

What is the opposite of flatfish?

Possible antonyms include unseeded.

How do you use flatfish in a sentence?

Use flatfish where its definition matches the intended context.

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