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Hippoglossus

Hippoglossus

9.9
A large flatfish like a halibut that lives in northern oceans
  • noun
  • /ˌhɪpəˈɡlɒsəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : hipogloso
  • A single Hippoglossus can weigh hundreds of pounds, making it one of the largest flatfish species.

Examples

  • The Atlantic Hippoglossus is prized by commercial fisheries for its massive size.

  • Researchers studied the migration patterns of Hippoglossus in the North Pacific Ocean.

  • The Hippoglossus is a popular fish among chefs.

  • Did you know that the Hippoglossus can weigh over 400 pounds?

  • A single Hippoglossus can weigh hundreds of pounds, making it one of the largest flatfish species.

  • Researchers studied the migration patterns of Hippoglossus in the North Pacific Ocean.

  • The Atlantic Hippoglossus is prized by commercial fisheries for its massive size.

Synonyms

halibut
vsHippoglossus
18 3.7

A large flat fish that lives in cold northern seas and is often eaten

refers to the scientific genus for northern flatfish rather than the common food name

Compounds

Hippoglossus hippoglossus
  • Specialized
9.9

A large flat fish from the North Atlantic that people eat

Hippoglossus stenolepis
  • Specialized
9.9

A large flat fish from the northern Pacific often called Pacific halibut

Surface Forms

Hippoglossus singular
Hippoglossuses plural

Morphology

Hippoglossus = hippo + glossus

A Latinized scientific compound from Greek combining forms (hippo- 'horse' + -glossus 'tongue') that is not transparently analyzable to the average learner and is not formed by productive English morphology.

Etymology

Hippoglossus comes from Greek parts hippo- meaning 'horse' and -glossus meaning 'tongue'. The name reminds you of the fish's long, flat, tongue-like body, so it helps you remember that Hippoglossus is a large flatfish called a halibut.