Dictionary

rex sole

noun

Definition of REX SOLE

:  a flounder (Errex zachirus syn. Glyptocephalus zachirus) with both eyes on the right side that is an important food fish occurring from the Bering Sea to Baja California
ADVERTISEMENT

Origin of REX SOLE

probably modification of New Latin Errex genus name
First Known Use: circa 1954

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: Reye's syndromePrevious Word in the Dictionary: RexistAll Words Near: rex sole
ADVERTISEMENT
How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.
Test your vocab with our fun, fast game
Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears