n. 1 a flatfish, Scophthalmus maximus, having large bony tubercles on the body and head and prized as food . 2 any of various similar fishes including halibut.
[ ME f. OF f. OSw. törnbut f. törn thorn + but BUTT(3) ]
n. 1 a flatfish, Scophthalmus maximus, having large bony tubercles on the body and head and prized as food . 2 any of various similar fishes including halibut.
[ ME f. OF f. OSw. törnbut f. törn thorn + but BUTT(3) ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012