| 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 |