horsefish

• Nom désignant plusieurs poissons marins argentés caractérisés par un corps très aplati, notamment des poissons plats comme la limande ou le flétan.

A noun referring to any of several silvery marine fishes characterized by their very flat bodies.

1. Flat marine fishC1formal

   Any of several silvery marine fishes with very flat bodies, often found in coastal waters.

   Poisson plat argenté

   • The horsefish glided silently over the sandy seabed.
   • Fishermen caught a large horsefish near the shore.
   • The horsefish's flat body helps it hide from predators.

   Synonymesdollarfishhorseheadlookdownmoonfish