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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Sole \Sole\, n. [F. sole, L. solea; -- so named from its flat shape. See Sole of the foot.] (Zool.) (a) Any one of several species of flatfishes of the genus Solea and allied genera of the family Soleidae, especially the common European species (Solea vulgaris), which is a valuable food fish. (b) 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. [1913 Webster] Lemon, or French, sole (Zool.), a European species of sole (Solea pegusa). Smooth sole (Zool.), the megrim. [1913 Webster]