halibut

noun

hal·i·but ˈha-lə-bət How to pronounce halibut (audio)

also ˈhä-

plural halibut also halibuts

: any of several marine flatfishes (especially Hippoglossus hippoglossus of the Atlantic and H. stenolepis of the Pacific) that are widely used for food and include some of the largest bony fishes

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Among the different kinds of fish found in the world’s oceans is a group called the flatfish. Flatfish are well named, for they have flattened bodies with both eyes on the upper side of the head. In Middle English the word for flatfish was butte. During the Middle Ages, fish was often eaten on holy days in place of meat. The most popular fish for the holy days was the largest variety of flatfish, or “butte.” Thus, this particular fish came to be called in Middle English halybutte, meaning literally “holy flatfish,” from haly, a form of holy, and butte. In modern English the spelling has been changed to halibut.

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Today Outside Factor Trawlers already dump over 1,000 tons of Alaska halibut and salmon dead to the bottom of the ocean.

Anchorage Daily News, 7 Aug. 2022 The fresh, flaky meat was more than enough to fill your belly, though the taste of the grouper didn't compare to other types of fish, such as cod or halibut.

Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, 5 Aug. 2022 Highlights include starters such as homemade bread and crudo, and entrees such as the elk burger and Alaskan halibut.

Liza Weisstuch, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2022 After a relaxing meal of poached halibut and asparagus prepared by The Culinistas, party-goers stuck around, soaking up the loveliness of the gardens before having to bid the beauty adieu.

Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 20 June 2022 The worst part for them was that the slide left the halibut stuck on one side, and the fixings on the other.

Nathaniel Herz, Anchorage Daily News, 8 May 2022 Our main course is halibut with a cherry-lime vinaigrette.

Dawn Davis, Bon Appétit, 26 May 2022 Entrees are salmon, halibut, red snapper, chicken rollatini, pork chop, filet mignon, ribeye.

Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2022 The average dock price for Alaska halibut in 2021 was $6.40/lb.

Laine Welch | Fish Factor, Anchorage Daily News, 7 Mar. 2022 See More

单词	halibut
释义	halibut noun hal·i·but ˈha-lə-bət also ˈhä- plural halibut also halibuts : any of several marine flatfishes (especially Hippoglossus hippoglossus of the Atlantic and H. stenolepis of the Pacific) that are widely used for food and include some of the largest bony fishes Did you know? Among the different kinds of fish found in the world’s oceans is a group called the flatfish. Flatfish are well named, for they have flattened bodies with both eyes on the upper side of the head. In Middle English the word for flatfish was butte. During the Middle Ages, fish was often eaten on holy days in place of meat. The most popular fish for the holy days was the largest variety of flatfish, or “butte.” Thus, this particular fish came to be called in Middle English halybutte, meaning literally “holy flatfish,” from haly, a form of holy, and butte. In modern English the spelling has been changed to halibut. Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Today Outside Factor Trawlers already dump over 1,000 tons of Alaska halibut and salmon dead to the bottom of the ocean. Anchorage Daily News, 7 Aug. 2022 The fresh, flaky meat was more than enough to fill your belly, though the taste of the grouper didn't compare to other types of fish, such as cod or halibut. Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, 5 Aug. 2022 Highlights include starters such as homemade bread and crudo, and entrees such as the elk burger and Alaskan halibut. Liza Weisstuch, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2022 After a relaxing meal of poached halibut and asparagus prepared by The Culinistas, party-goers stuck around, soaking up the loveliness of the gardens before having to bid the beauty adieu. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 20 June 2022 The worst part for them was that the slide left the halibut stuck on one side, and the fixings on the other. Nathaniel Herz, Anchorage Daily News, 8 May 2022 Our main course is halibut with a cherry-lime vinaigrette. Dawn Davis, Bon Appétit, 26 May 2022 Entrees are salmon, halibut, red snapper, chicken rollatini, pork chop, filet mignon, ribeye. Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2022 The average dock price for Alaska halibut in 2021 was $6.40/lb. Laine Welch \| Fish Factor, Anchorage Daily News, 7 Mar. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English halybutte, from haly, holy holy + butte flatfish, from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German but; from its being eaten on holy days First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition halibut noun hal·i·but ˈha-lə-bət plural halibut or halibuts : a very large saltwater flatfish often used for food
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halibut

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