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plaice

noun \ˈplās\

: a fish that has a flat body and that is eaten as food

plural plaice

Full Definition of PLAICE

:  any of various flatfishes; especially :  a large European flounder (Pleuronectes platessa) having red spots and used for food
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Origin of PLAICE

Middle English, from Anglo-French plais, from Late Latin platessa
First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with PLAICE

ace, base, bass, brace, case, chase, dace, face, grace, lace, mace, Mace, Naas, pace, place, prase, race, res, space, Thrace, trace, vase, Wace

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. plaice
  2. American plaice
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