dollarfish

A noun referring to either a small food fish found along the Atlantic coast or any of several silvery marine fishes with very flat bodies.

• 🇩🇪Ein Fisch aus mehreren Gattungen silbriger Meeresfische mit sehr flachem Körper, z. B. der Butterfisch oder der Götterfisch, der oft als Speisefisch dient; auch eine kleine Nutzfischart an der Atlantikküste.

1. Atlantic food fish C1 formal american

   A small, edible fish found along the Atlantic coast, often used as a food source.

   • The dollarfish is commonly caught by fishermen off the New England coast.
   • This species of dollarfish is known for its delicate flavor.
   • Local markets sell fresh dollarfish during the summer season.

   🇩🇪Atlantischer Speisefisch

   Synonyme: butterfish

2. Silvery flat fish C1 formal

   Any of several marine fish species characterized by a silvery color and a very flat body shape.

   • The dollarfish's flat body allows it to hide easily on the ocean floor.
   • These silvery dollarfish are often seen in shallow coastal waters.
   • Marine biologists study the unique shape of the dollarfish.

   🇩🇪Silbriger Plattfisch

   Synonyme: butterfishmoonfish

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