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dab (2)
dab [ dab ] (plural dabs or dab)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. small flatfish: a small brown flatfish. Native to: Europe.  Latin name Limanda limanda.
2. dab as food: the flesh of a dab as food
[15th century. Origin ?]
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