pletvis

Pletvis is a term used in some Dutch-speaking regions to refer to a type of flatfish. Specifically, it is often used to describe young or undersized plaice. The name "pletvis" derives from the Dutch word "plet," meaning flat or crushed, and "vis," meaning fish, aptly describing the fish's flattened body shape.

These small flatfish are typically caught by amateur anglers and are sometimes sold in local markets. While not as commercially significant as adult plaice, pletvis can be prepared in various ways, often fried whole. The size and species can vary depending on the specific location and season of capture. In some contexts, "pletvis" might also be used informally for other small, flat-bodied fish found in similar habitats. The precise definition can be somewhat fluid and dependent on local dialect and tradition.