Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large marine flatfish: A halibut is a type of large flatfish found in the cold waters of the northern Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. It is one of the largest species of flatfish.
   • The flesh of this fish as food: Halibut also refers to the lean, white meat of this fish, which is considered a valuable food source.

Usage Examples

• Noun (referring to the fish):
  • The fishermen caught a massive halibut in the North Pacific.
  • Halibut are bottom-dwelling fish with both eyes on one side of their head.
• Noun (referring to the food):
  • For dinner, we grilled halibut with lemon and herbs.
  • This restaurant is famous for its fresh halibut steaks.

Advanced Usage

• "Pacific halibut": Specifically refers to the species () found in the North Pacific Ocean.
  • Pacific halibut is a key species for commercial fisheries in Alaska.
• "Atlantic halibut": Specifically refers to the species () found in the North Atlantic Ocean.
  • Atlantic halibut populations require careful management due to overfishing.

Variants and Related Words

• Halibut liver oil: An oil extracted from the liver of the halibut, rich in vitamins A and D.
  • Halibut liver oil is sometimes taken as a dietary supplement.

Synonyms

• Flatfish: A general term for the order of fish to which halibut belong (e.g., flounder, sole).
• Turbot: Another type of large, valuable flatfish, though a different species.

Related Phrases

• Halibut fishery: The industry or activity of catching halibut.
  • The halibut fishery is regulated with strict quotas.
• Halibut season: The designated time of year when it is permitted to catch halibut.
  • The halibut season opens in the spring.

Noun

1. marine food fish of the northern Atlantic or northern Pacific; the largest flatfish and one of the largest teleost fishes
2. lean flesh of very large flatfish of Atlantic or Pacific