ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈnektəˌdē noun plural
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: New Latin, from Pleuronectes, type genus (from pleur- + -nectes ) + -idae
: a family of flatfishes (order Heterosomata) that have the eyes on the right side, the dorsal fin extending well forward on the head, and the mouth terminal — see flounder