ETYM Cf. Swed. flundra.
1. Any of various European and non-European marine flatfish.
2. Flesh of any of various American and European flatfish.
Any of a number of flatfishes of several genera. A common North American species is the southern flounder Paralichthys lethostigma, a valuable food fish about 20 in/50 cm long.

Flatfish found in temperate and tropical waters. The common sole Solea solea, also called Dover sole, is found in the southern seas of NW Europe. Up to 50 cm/20 in long, it is a prized food fish, as is the sand or French sole Pegusa lascaris further south.
Right-eyed flatfish; many are valued as food; most common in warm seas esp. European.
Lean flesh of any of several flatfish; SYN. fillet of sole. + prikaži više