noun
zebra sole
A species of flatfish (Zebrias zebrinus) found in East Asian waters. The name literally means 'striped cow's tongue', referring to its appearance.
市場で珍しいシマウシノシタを見つけた。
I found a rare zebra sole at the market.
シマウシノシタは平たい魚で、砂地に潜む。
The zebra sole is a flat fish that hides in sandy bottoms.
Compound of 縞 (shima, 'stripe') + 牛 (ushi, 'cow') + の (no, possessive particle) + 舌 (shita, 'tongue'), literally 'striped cow's tongue', from its shape and pattern.