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righteye flounder

righteye flounder

9.9
A flat fish with both eyes on the right side of its head
  • noun
  • /ˈraɪtˌaɪ ˈflaʊndər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : platija de ojo derecho
  • Unlike its close relative, the righteye flounder has both eyes on the right side of its head.

Examples

  • The righteye flounder is often found in sandy coastal waters.

  • Many commercial fishing operations target righteye flounder due to their culinary value.

  • Fishermen frequently catch righteye flounder in the waters off the North Atlantic coast.

  • Many fishermen prefer the righteye flounder for its delicate flavor.

  • Fishermen frequently catch righteye flounder in the waters off the North Atlantic coast.

  • Many commercial fishing operations target righteye flounder due to their culinary value.

  • Unlike its close relative, the righteye flounder has both eyes on the right side of its head.

Synonyms

flounder
vsrighteye flounder
15 3.7

A small flat sea fish with both eyes on one side often eaten

is the subgroup that specifically has both eyes on the right side
righteyed flounder
vsrighteye flounder
  • Specialized
9.9

A flat sea fish with both eyes on the right side

is restricted to species found specifically in the Pleuronectidae family

Surface Forms

righteye flounder singular
righteye flounders plural

Morphology

righteye + flounder

The phrase is a straightforward noun compound: 'righteye' transparently indicates eyes located on the right side and combined with 'flounder' yields a flounder species with both eyes on the right. Even if 'righteye' is not listed in the dictionary, a B1 learner who knows 'right', 'eye', and 'flounder' can readily infer this descriptive, literal meaning.

Etymology

Righteye flounder comes from the fish's look. Both its eyes sit on the right side of its flat head when it lies on the sea floor, so people called it 'righteye' to show this feature.