plaice

A noun referring to a large European flatfish, valued as a food fish, as well as its flesh.

• 🌐سمكة بحرية مفلطحة من عائلة الأسماك المفلطحة، تعيش في مياه شمال الأطلسي، وتُعد من الأسماك التجارية المهمة؛ كما يُطلق الاسم على لحمها الذي يُؤكل.

1. Flesh of large European flatfish B1 formal culinary

   The edible flesh of a large European flatfish, often served as a food item.

   • We ordered grilled plaice with lemon butter.
   • The restaurant is famous for its pan-fried plaice.
   • She prepared a delicious plaice fillet for dinner.

   🌐لحم سمك الموسى الأوروبي الكبير

2. Large European food fish B1 formal

   A large European flatfish (Pleuronectes platessa) that is commonly caught and eaten.

   • Plaice is a popular fish in British cuisine.
   • The fisherman caught a large plaice off the coast.
   • Plaice are often found on sandy seabeds.

   🌐سمك موسى الأوروبي

• plaice plural form
• plaice' possessive plural form
• plaice's possessive singular form