Meanings
plural craig flounders
- A flatfish of the North Atlantic, witch flounder (Glyptocephalus cynoglossus).
Synonyms: witch, Torbay sole
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA flatfish of the North Atlantic, witch flounder (Glyptocephalus cynoglossus).
Origin
- Scotscraig“a rock”
- Englishcraig flounder
From Scots craig (“a rock”). See crag.
More words from Scots
Full word history & related roots →Cite this entry
craig flounder. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/craig%20flounder
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