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flatfish

/ˈflæt.fɪʃ/

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noun

B2formalcommon/ˈflæt.fɪʃ/

irregular plural

A noun referring to any of several families of fishes having flattened bodies that swim along the sea floor on one side of the body with both eyes on the upper side; also refers to the sweet lean whitish flesh of such fish, usually served as thin fillets.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее любую из нескольких семейств рыб с уплощенным телом, которые плавают по морскому дну на одной стороне тела, имея оба глаза на верхней стороне; также относится к сладкому нежирному белому мясу такой рыбы, обычно подаваемому в виде тонкого филе.
  1. Edible fish meat B1 formal culinary

    The lean, white, and mild-flavored flesh of flatfish, often prepared as thin fillets.

    • The chef pan-seared the flatfish fillet with lemon butter.
    • Flatfish is a popular choice for fish and chips.
    • She ordered grilled flatfish with a side of vegetables.

    🇷🇺Мясо камбалы

  2. Marine animal B2 formal scientific

    Any of several families of fish with a flattened, asymmetrical body that lies on one side on the sea floor, with both eyes located on the upper side.

    • Flatfish like flounder and sole are bottom-dwellers.
    • The flatfish's camouflage helps it blend into the sandy ocean floor.
    • Young flatfish have eyes on both sides before they metamorphose.

    🇷🇺Камбалообразная рыба

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