noun
halibut
HA-lih-buht
noun
1
A large flatfish prized as food, found in cold northern waters.
"The chef pan-seared the halibut with lemon and capers."
"Halibut can grow to enormous sizes on the ocean floor."
How to Use Halibut
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA big, flat, mild-tasting fish popular in cooking.
Common pairings
grilled halibut
halibut fillet
Pacific halibut
Word Forms
halibuts plural, halibut plural
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Etymology
From Middle English, combining "holy" and an old word for flatfish — because it was traditionally eaten on holy days.