Megrim and "migraine" share a meaning and an etymology. Latin and Greek speakers afflicted with a pain in one side of the head called their ailment "hemicrania" or "hēmikrania," from the Greek terms …

The megrim, megrim sole, whiff, or Cornish sole[1] (Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis) is a species of left-eyed flatfish in the family Scophthalmidae. It is found in the northeast Atlantic and Mediterranean …

There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun megrim, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

MEGRIM definition: megrims, low spirits; the blues. See examples of megrim used in a sentence.

The Megrim is a flatfish, known scientifically as Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis. It belongs to the family Scophthalmidae and is closely related to other flatfish species such as turbot and brill.

Dec 11, 2025 · megrim (plural megrims) A flatfish of the genus Lepidorhombus native to the northeastern Atlantic Ocean; specifically, a Cornish sole, sail-fluke, witch or whiff (Lepidorhombus …

The megrim, megrim sole, whiff, or Cornish sole (Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis) is a species of left-eyed flatfish in the family Scophthalmidae. It is found in the northeast Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea …

megrim (ˈmiːɡrɪm) n (Animals) a flatfish, Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis, of the turbot family, having a yellowish translucent body up to 50 cm (20 in.) in length, found in European waters, and caught for …

megrim in British English (ˈmiːɡrɪm ) noun a flatfish, Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis, of the turbot family, having a yellowish translucent body up to 50 cm (20 in.) in length, found in European waters, and …

Megrim: Migraine. Usually periodic attacks of headaches on one or both sides of the head. Megrim (migraine) may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, increased sensitivity of the eyes to light …