halibut
noun/ˈhælɪbət/
Frequency rank: #16,968 most common English word
Meaning
a large flat saltwater fish often used as food
Example sentence
The fisherman caught halibut in the cold northern waters and brought it to the market.
Synonyms & related words
- flounder
- flatfish
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