Plaice is a type of flathaving a wide, level shape with little thickness fish found in European waters. It is also the name for the ediblesafe and suitable to eat fleshthe soft meat inside an animal, especially the part people eat of that fish.

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Pronunciation

AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).

Accent: General American English

IPA: /pleɪs/

Easy pronunciation: PLAYS (approximate spelling).

Stress: Stress falls on the only syllable.

This is the noun meaning a European flatfish eaten as food.

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Plaice Meaning

a common flatfish used for food

Part of speech: noun

Definition: a large European flatfish eaten as food

Example: We ordered plaice with chips at the seaside café.

Synonyms for this meaning:

• Pleuronectes platessa — Scientific name for the fish species; not a everyday synonym.

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Other Meanings of Plaice

Meaning 2

the meat of the plaice fish

Part of speech: noun

Definition: the flesh of a large European flatfish

Example: The plaice was delicate and mild in flavor.

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Plaice Synonyms

the fish species

• Pleuronectes platessa

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Common Mistakes

• People sometimes spell it like 'place,' but plaice is the fish.
• Plaice is a noun; it is not used as a verb.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does plaice mean?

Plaice usually means a European flatfish that is eaten as food. It can also mean the flesh of that fish.

What are plaice synonyms?

There are no common everyday synonyms for plaice. The scientific name Pleuronectes platessa is sometimes listed, but it is not a normal substitute in conversation.

Is plaice the same as flatfish?

Not exactly. A plaice is one specific kind of flatfish.

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