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flounder vs lemon sole

lemon sole vs flounder

flounder and lemon sole both are nouns.

flounder is a verb but lemon sole is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
flounder Yes No Yes No
lemon sole Yes No No No
As nouns, lemon sole is a hyponym of flounder; that is, lemon sole is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than flounder:
  • flounder: flesh of any of various American and European flatfish
  • lemon sole: flesh of American flounder; important in the winter
Other hyponyms of flounder include yellowtail flounder, plaice, turbot, sand dab, winter flounder.
flounder (noun) lemon sole (noun)
any of various European and non-European marine flatfish small European sole
flesh of any of various American and European flatfish European flatfish highly valued as food
important American food fish in the winter
popular pale brown food flatfish of the Pacific coast of North America
highly valued almost pure white flesh
flesh of American flounder; important in the winter
flounder (verb) lemon sole (verb)
walk with great difficulty
behave awkwardly; have difficulties
Difference between flounder and lemon sole

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