释义 |
plaice noun also plaise \ˈplās\ (plural plaice also plaise) Etymology: Middle English plaice, plais, from Old French plaïs, plaïz, from Late Latin platensis, probably from Greek platys broad, flat — more at place 1. a. : a European flounder (Pleuronectes platessa) that grows to a weight of 8 or 10 pounds or more b. : any of various American flatfishes; especially : summer flounder 2. dialect England : fluke I 2 |