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Solea

Solea

9.9
A name for a group of flat fish that includes the common sole
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
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  • The common sole belongs to the genus Solea, which includes several species of flatfish.

Examples

  • Many species in the genus Solea are important for commercial fisheries.

  • The Solea is a popular fish in European cuisine.

  • Biologists classified the newly discovered flatfish as a member of Solea.

  • Have you ever tried Solea at a seafood restaurant?

  • The Solea genus includes various species of flatfish that are common in European waters.

  • Fishermen often catch Solea in the shallow coastal areas of the Mediterranean Sea.

  • One of the most popular dishes in restaurants is Solea, usually prepared grilled or fried.

Compounds

Solea solea
  • Specialized
7.7

A flat sea fish often eaten as food in Europe

Surface Forms

Solea main

Etymology

Solea comes from the Latin solea, meaning 'sandal' or 'shoe sole', because the fish is very flat like the bottom of a shoe. So Solea is the name for the group of flatfish called sole, and the picture of a fish like a sandal helps you remember it.