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lefteye flounder

lefteye flounder

9.9
A flat fish with both eyes on the left side of its head
  • noun
  • /ˈlɛfˌtaɪ ˈflaʊndər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : platija de ojo izquierdo
  • Several species of lefteye flounder are found in tropical and subtropical waters.

Examples

  • The lefteye flounder is well-camouflaged against the sandy seabed.

  • Fishermen often identify a lefteye flounder by the position of its eyes.

  • The lefteye flounder is known for its unique appearance.

  • Many fishermen target the lefteye flounder during the summer.

  • Fishermen often identify a lefteye flounder by the position of its eyes.

  • The lefteye flounder is well-camouflaged against the sandy seabed.

  • Many fishermen target the lefteye flounder during the summer.

Synonyms

lefteyed flounder
vslefteye flounder
  • Specialized
9.9

A fish with both eyes on the left side of its head

is the same meaning but adds the typical family association

Surface Forms

lefteye flounder singular
lefteye flounders plural

Morphology

lefteye + flounder

The noun is transparently compositional: 'lefteye' can be analysed as left + eye and 'flounder' is a flatfish, so the phrase straightforwardly denotes a flounder with its eyes on the left side. This follows normal English compounding and descriptive naming patterns, so a B1 learner who knows the constituent words would be able to infer the meaning.

Etymology

The name lefteye flounder comes from how the fish looks: both of its eyes are on the left side of its head while it lies flat on the sea floor. So, picturing a flat fish with two eyes on the left helps you remember that 'lefteye flounder' means that kind of flat fish.