PLAICE


Meaning of PLAICE in English

/plays/ , n. , pl. plaice .

1. a European flatfish, Pleuronectes platessa, used for food.

2. any of various American flatfishes or flounders.

[ 1250-1300; ME, var. of plais platessa flatfish platýs FLAT 1 , broad ]

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