plaice

plaice

noun \ˈplās\

plural plaice

Definition of PLAICE

: any of various flatfishes; especially : a large European flounder (Pleuronectes platessa) having red spots and used for food

Origin of PLAICE

Middle English, from Anglo-French plais, from Late Latin platessa

First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with PLAICE

ace, base, bass, brace, case, chase, dace, face, grace, lace, mace, Mace, Naas, pace, place, prase, race, res, space, Thrace, trace, vase, Wace