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flatfish
noun flat·fish \ˈflat-ˌfish\
: a fish (such as a halibut, flounder, or sole) that has a flat body and swims on its side with both eyes on the upper side
Full Definition of FLATFISH
: any of an order (Heterosomata) of marine typically bottom-dwelling bony fishes (as the halibuts, flounders, turbots, and soles) that as adults swim on one side of the laterally compressed body and have both eyes on the upper side
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First Known Use of FLATFISH
1710
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FLATFISH Defined for Kids
flatfish
noun flat·fish \ˈflat-ˌfish\
Definition of FLATFISH for Kids
: a fish (as the flounder) that has a flat body and swims on its side with both eyes on the upper side
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