plaice Definition
plaice (plās)
noun pl. plaice or plaic′es
any of various American and European flounders (esp. genera Pleuronectes and Hippoglossoides)
Etymology: ME plais < OFr plaïs < LL platessa, flatfish < Gr platys, broad: see platy-
plaice Usage Examples
Converse of object
- catch: I've also used it to good effect to catch several nice Plaice to about 4 lbs.
- include: Flatties, including the occasional small plaice, follow the tide in here.
- dab: Flounder, dab, plaice, and sole were common, and halibut, turbot, and brill less so.
- produce: The " Skerries " are famed for producing many good Plaice throughout the year.
- take: And one of the best plaice taken so far this season has come from Tynemouth pier.
- have: Went to the Narrow boat pub for lunch where I had a very good chicken curry ( £ 4.35 ) and Beryl had plaice.
Adjective modifier
- first: He was there with his Dad in the first place when they made the first plaice.
- whole: Main course could be roast beef; braised lambs ' kidneys; baked halibut steak or a whole grilled plaice.
- grilled: Main course could be roast beef; braised lambs ' kidneys; baked halibut steak or a whole grilled plaice.
- sole: The life wasn't limited to scallops with rays, sole, plaice and plenty of crabs being seen.
- large: Large plaice can be taken here in March and April.
- good: My best Plaice weighed 3 lbs 15 ozs - just short of the magic 4 lbs barrier.
Modifies a noun
- filet: Summer dishes however have been Pan fried seasoned Plaice filets using the Pan Fried Lemon Sole recipe.
- mark: Anchoring local Plaice marks Finally, the best specimen Plaice frequently fall to boats at anchor on good marks.
- fishing: Mill Bay offers some of the most easily accessed plaice fishing in the southwest and is an ideal location for disabled anglers.
- egg: Sampling for plaice eggs was carried out in the Southern Bight of the North Sea in January 1981 and 1982.
- stock: The plaice stock is currently considered outside safe biological limits.
Noun used with modifier
dozen: We also had about a dozen Plaice between 1¼ lbs & 2 lbs.
Browse dictionary entries near plaice
- ‹ plaguy
- ‹ plague
- ‹ plagiotropic
- ‹ plagioclase
- ‹ plagio-
- ‹ plagiary
- ‹ plagiarize
- ‹ plagiarist
- ‹ plagiarism
- ‹ plagi-

