What is "solenette"

Solenette \Sole*nette"\, n. (Zo["o]l.) A small European sole ( Solea minuta).

n. A small European sole (''Solea minuta'').

The solenette or yellow sole, Buglossidium luteum, is a species of flatfish in the family Soleidae, and the only member of its genus. It is characterized by its small size, low-slung semi-circular mouth, and regularly placed dark fin rays. A common and widespread species, it is native to sandy bottoms in the northeastern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. It is of little commercial value.