First Known Use: 14th century
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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
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