flounder

Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

n.


The Flounders in Australia are – – In Sydney, Pseudorhombus russelli, Gray; in Melbourne, Rhombosolea victoriae, Castln.; in New Zealand andTasmania, R. monopus, Gunth. Maori name, Patiki; family Pleuronectidae. They are all excellent eating.

1876. P. Thomson, `Transactions of New Zealand Institute,'vol. ix. art. lxvii., p. 487:

«Patiki (flounder). Flounders are in the market all the year.»

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