SCALDFISH

Etymology

Noun

scaldfish (plural scaldfishes or scaldfish)

Any of several edible flatfish of the genus Arnoglossus.

Source: Wiktionary


Scald"fish`, n. Etym: [Scald, a. + fish.] (Zoƶl.)

Definition: A European flounder (Arnoglosus laterna, or Psetta arnoglossa);

– called also megrin, and smooth sole.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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ACRIMONIOUS

(adjective) marked by strong resentment or cynicism; ā€œan acrimonious disputeā€; ā€œbitter about the divorceā€


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