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Definition of righteye flounder
righteye flounder
Plural:righteye flounders
• noun
1
Any of numerous marine flatfishes belonging to the family Pleuronectidae, native predominantly to cold and temperate Northern Hemisphere seas, characterized by having both eyes situated on the right side of the head in adulthood.
Example
"The Pacific halibut is considered one of the largest and most commercially valuable species of righteye flounder."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Righteye flounder. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/righteye%20flounder