flatfish
What is another word for flatfish? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A fish, such as a flounder, halibut or sole, that has both eyes on one side of its body and normally swims with its other side facing down.
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How to use flatfish
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catch a flatfish
flatfish fillet
species of flatfish
flatfish fishing
This is a plain, everyday word used in both cookery and marine biology.
Etymology
Flatfish is a straightforward English compound, formed by joining flat and fish to describe the fish's unusual shape.
Full origin of flatfish →Frequently asked questions
What is a flatfish?
A flatfish is a fish such as a flounder, halibut or sole that has both eyes on one side of its head and swims with that side facing up.
Is a sole a flatfish?
Yes, sole is one of the many kinds of flatfish, along with halibut and flounder.
Why do flatfish have both eyes on one side?
Flatfish have both eyes on one side of the body because they swim and rest with the other side facing down, a feature typical of fish in the order Pleuronectiformes.
