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1. (n.) flatfish
any of various bottom-dwelling fishes of the order Pleuronectiformes that have a flattened, laterally oriented body with both eyes on the upper side.
Etymology: (1700–10)
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1. (noun) flatfish
sweet lean whitish flesh of any of numerous thin-bodied fish; usually served as thin fillets
2. (noun) flatfish
any of several families of fishes having flattened bodies that swim along the sea floor on one side of the body with both eyes on the upper side
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1. (noun) flatfish
any fish of the family Pleuronectidae; esp., the winter flounder (Pleuronectes Americanus). The flatfishes have the body flattened, swim on the side, and have eyes on one side, as the flounder, turbot, and halibut. See Flounder
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