halibut

Meanings

• noun

  A large flatfish with a grayish-green back, white belly, and olive-brown spots. It has a single dorsal fin and lives in the North Atlantic and North Pacific oceans.

  - "The halibut is a popular food fish."
  - "Halibut is often served with tartar sauce."
  - "Anglers catch halibut using various fishing techniques."

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Variants

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halibut , halibuts

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Etymology

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From Old Norse hálibot, meaning 'flat fish'.

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Trivia

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1. Halibut can grow up to 8 feet long and weigh over 500 pounds.

2. Halibut can change the color of its skin to blend in with the ocean floor.

3. Halibut is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and is considered a healthy food choice.

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Related Concepts

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1. Flatfish: Halibut belongs to the flatfish family, which includes other species such as sole, flounder, and turbot.

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Culture

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Halibut has been an important food source for many cultures, particularly in the North Atlantic and North Pacific regions. It has been a staple in the diets of indigenous peoples for thousands of years and continues to be a popular seafood choice today.

How to Memorize "halibut"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, flat fish with a grayish-green back, white belly, and olive-brown spots. Visualize its single dorsal fin and its habitat in the North Atlantic and North Pacific oceans.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'halibut' with a delicious seafood meal or with the image of a large, flat fish.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Halibut Has Olive Back Under Tides' to remember the color pattern of the halibut.

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