The Collaborative International Dictionary
Lepidopsetta bilineata
Sole \Sole\, n. [F. sole, L. solea; -- so named from its flat shape. See Sole of the foot.] (Zo["o]l.)
Any one of several species of flatfishes of the genus Solea and allied genera of the family Soleid[ae], especially the common European species ( Solea vulgaris), which is a valuable food fish.
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Any one of several American flounders somewhat resembling the true sole in form or quality, as the California sole ( Lepidopsetta bilineata), the long-finned sole ( Glyptocephalus zachirus), and other species.
Lemon, or French, sole (Zo["o]l.), a European species of sole ( Solea pegusa).
Smooth sole (Zo["o]l.), the megrim.