Holibut (Noun)
Meaning
Marine food fish of the northern Atlantic or northern Pacific; the largest flatfish and one of the largest teleost fishes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Holibut is a prized catch for many deep-sea fishermen due to its exceptional taste and firm texture.
- The enormous size of the halibut caught during the fishing competition left the crowd in awe.
- In many fine dining restaurants, halibut is often served pan-seared with lemon and herbs to bring out its delicate flavors.
- While the local fishermen anticipated a bountiful harvest, an unexpected storm ruined their chances of hauling in a giant halibut.
- Due to concerns about overfishing, the government implemented tighter regulations on halibut catch limits to preserve its populations for future generations.