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Definition of Plaises
plaise Plaice Plaice, n. [F. plaise, plais, prob. fr. L. platessa
flatish, plaice. See Place.] (Zo["o]l.)
(a) A European food fish (Pleuronectes platessa), allied to
the flounder, and growing to the weight of eight or ten
pounds or more.
(b) A large American flounder (Paralichthys dentatus;
called also brail, puckermouth, and summer
flounder. The name is sometimes applied to other allied
species. [Written also plaise.]
Plaice mouth, a mouth like that of a plaice; a small or wry
mouth. [R.] --B. Jonson.
Plaise Plaise Plaise, n. (Zo["o]l.)
See Plaice. [Obs.]
