Definition

Noun: * A large, commercially important flatfish (Hippoglossoides platessoides) native to the North Atlantic Ocean, valued as a food fish. It is characterized by its brownish upper side and white underside.

Usage

• The term "American plaice" is used specifically to refer to this particular species of right-eyed flounder. It is a standard common name in ichthyology (the study of fish), commercial fishing, and culinary contexts.
• It is typically used as a countable noun (e.g., , ).

Examples

• Noun:
  • The fishermen caught a record-breaking American plaice today.
  • American plaice is often sold as fillets in supermarkets.
  • The population of American plaice is carefully managed by fisheries.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific and regulatory contexts, the species name is used to avoid confusion with other fish called "plaice" in different regions (e.g., the European plaice, ).

Variants and Related Words

• Dab: A general common name sometimes used interchangeably for the American plaice and other similar small flatfish.
• Flatfish: The broad biological order (Pleuronectiformes) to which the American plaice belongs, including halibut, flounder, and sole.
• Plaice: A more general term that can refer to several species of flatfish; "American plaice" specifies the North American species.

Synonyms

• Canadian plaice (regional synonym, especially in Canadian waters)
• Sand dab (a less specific common name)
• Long rough dab (a common name used in some regions)

Related Phrases

• Plaice fishery: Refers to the commercial industry focused on catching American plaice and similar species.
  • The plaice fishery is a vital part of the local economy.

Noun

1. large American food fish