English word halibut comes from Middle English *halibutt (A halibut.. Fishes similar to the halibut.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *halibutt | Middle English (enm) | A halibut.. Fishes similar to the halibut. |
| halibut | English (eng) | A large flatfish of the genus Hippoglossus, which sometimes leaves the ocean floor and swims vertically. |