glyptocephalus zachirus

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glyptocephalus zachirus - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Sole \Sole\, n. [F. sole, L. solea; -- so named from its flat
     shape. See Sole of the foot.] (Zool.)
     (a) Any one of several species of flatfishes of the genus
         Solea and allied genera of the family Soleidae,
         especially the common European species (Solea   vulgaris
         ), which is a valuable food fish.
     (b) Any one of several American flounders somewhat resembling
         the true sole in form or quality, as the California sole
         (Lepidopsetta bilineata), the long-finned sole
         (Glyptocephalus zachirus), and other species.
         [1913 Webster]
  
     Lemon, or French, sole (Zool.), a European species of
        sole (Solea pegusa).
  
     Smooth sole (Zool.), the megrim.
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