plaice
2 synonyms for plaice, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A flatfish, especially the European species with smooth brown skin marked by red or orange spots, found in the North Sea and Irish Sea.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
plaice-fluke
Dutch plaice
How to use plaice
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
fresh plaice
fillet of plaice
plaice and chips
grilled plaice
Plaice is an ordinary word used equally in cooking, fishmongers and biology.
Etymology
Plaice was inherited from the Middle English word playce, which came from Old French plaiz, tracing back to a Late Latin word ultimately from Ancient Greek platús, meaning broad, describing the fish's flat body.
Full origin of plaice →Frequently asked questions
Is plaice a type of flatfish?
Yes, plaice belongs to the righteye flounder family and is a flatfish with a broad, flat body.
Where is plaice found?
European plaice is commonly found in the North Sea and Irish Sea.
Is the plural of plaice the same as the singular?
Yes, the plural is usually plaice, though plaices is also used.
