summer flounder
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of summer flounder
An Americanism dating back to 1805–15
Example Sentences
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Winkler’s attorneys Richard Levitt and Peter Smith said the case was based on outdated limits on fluke, also known as summer flounder.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 5, 2023
The fact that fewer summer flounder are found off just off North Carolina's coast hasn't been a major impediment for that state's commercial boats, which have been willing to travel long distances for catch.
From Scientific American • Jun. 3, 2014
But perhaps no fish is causing as much consternation as the summer flounder.
From Scientific American • Jun. 3, 2014
I've since used the various models on red snapper, weakfish, stripers, summer flounder and schoolie bluefin, and feel I've released them all in good condition.
From Time Magazine Archive
In addition, one can get perch, porpoise, eels, leatherjackets, summer flounder, turbot, mullet, trout, blackfish, herring, sole, garfish, etc.
From The Bounty of the Chesapeake Fishing in Colonial Virginia by Wharton, James
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