plaice

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

• 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa um peixe plano europeu (Pleuronectes platessa), importante como espécie comercial, bem como sua carne.

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.

   🇵🇹Carne de solha grande europeia

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.

   🇵🇹Solha

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