flatfish


flat·fish

noun \ˈflat-ˌfish\

Definition of FLATFISH

: any of an order (Heterosomata) of marine typically bottom-dwelling bony fishes (as the halibuts, flounders, turbots, and soles) that as adults swim on one side of the laterally compressed body and have both eyes on the upper side

First Known Use of FLATFISH

1710

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