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plaice Definition

plaice (plās)

noun pl. plaice or plaices

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.