ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Halibut

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈhæ.lɪ.bət/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Halibut is a noun meaning A large flatfish of the genus Hippoglossus, which sometimes leaves the ocean floor and swims vertically.

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

[...] she frowned a displeased frown and told me for heaven's sake to stop goggling like a dead halibut.

Word Forms

Synonyms for halibut

Depending on context, synonyms include holibut.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include holibut, turbot, flounder, fish, black, dark.

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