lemon sole
lemon sole · lemon soles · lemon sole
A European flatfish of the species Microstomus kittA European flatfish of the species Microstomus kitt (not a true sole).
Meaning
2 sensesA European flatfish of the species Microstomus kitt (not a true sole).
small European sole
Synonym of English sole.
Origin
Probably from French sole limande. See Wikipedia article for more theories.Probably from French sole limande. See Wikipedia article for more theories.
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Forms
plural: lemon soles / lemon sole| Singular | lemon sole |
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regular
Synonyms
7 synonymsClose in meaning
- European flatfish highly valued as food:Microstomus kitt
- small European sole:Solea lascaris
- highly valued almost pure white flesh:English sole
- flesh of American flounder; important in the winter:winter flounder
- popular pale brown food flatfish of the Pacific coast of North America:English soleParophrys vitulus
- important American food fish in the winter:winter flounderblackback flounderPseudopleuronectes americanus
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular