plaice

/pleis/
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plaice

A fisherman holds up a freshly caught plaice on the deck of his boat.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A type of flatfish: A large European marine flatfish (Pleuronectes platessa) that is an important food fish, characterized by its brownish upper side with distinctive orange or red spots.
    • The flesh of this fish as food: The edible meat from the plaice fish, known for its mild flavor and firm texture.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The fisherman caught a large plaice in the North Sea.
    • For dinner, we had grilled plaice with lemon and herbs.
Advanced Usage
  • "Dover sole and plaice": Often mentioned together as examples of popular flatfish in European cuisine.
    • The menu featured classic dishes like Dover sole and plaice meunière.
Variants and Related Words
  • Flatfish (n): The general category of fish to which plaice belongs, characterized by a flattened body and both eyes on one side of the head.
    • Halibut, flounder, and plaice are all types of flatfish.
Synonyms
  • European flatfish: A descriptive synonym specifying its region and type.
  • Flounder: A general term for similar flatfish, though flounder refers to different species.
Related Phrases
  • Plaice fillet: A common preparation where the fish is cut into boneless pieces.
    • She bought two plaice fillets from the fishmonger.
plaice

A fisherman holds up a freshly caught plaice on the deck of his boat.

Noun
  1. large European food fish
  2. flesh of large European flatfish

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