halibuts

Variant of halibut

halibut definition

hali·but (hal′ə bət; also häl′-)

noun pl. halibut -·but or halibuts -·buts

any of a genus (Hippoglossus, family Pleuronectidae) of large, edible flounders found in northern seas, esp. the Atlantic species (H. hippoglossus), which may exceed 45 kg (c. 100 lb)

Etymology: ME halybutte < hali, holy + butt, a flounder (so called because eaten on holidays): see holy + butt

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