turbot Synonyms
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turbot Meaning
turbot (n)
flesh of a large European flatfish
a large brownish European flatfish
turbot (n.)
A large European flounder (Rhombus maximus) highly esteemed as a food fish. It often weighs from thirty to forty pounds. Its color on the upper side is brownish with small roundish tubercles scattered over the surface. The lower, or blind, side is white. Called also bannock fluke.
Any one of numerous species of flounders more or less related to the true turbots, as the American plaice, or summer flounder (see Flounder), the halibut, and the diamond flounder (Hypsopsetta guttulata) of California.
The filefish; -- so called in Bermuda.
The trigger fish.
turbot Sentence Examples
- The delectable turbot was pan-seared to perfection, its flesh flaky and buttery.
- The turbot's diamond-shaped scales glistened under the restaurant's soft lighting.
- The chef carefully removed the turbot's bones, creating a boneless masterpiece.
- The roasted turbot was accompanied by a medley of seasonal vegetables.
- The poached turbot's delicate flavor was enhanced by a creamy dill sauce.
- The turbot fillet was lightly breaded and fried until golden brown.
- The turbot's firm texture held up well in the savory fish stew.
- The turbot soup was rich and flavorful, with tender pieces of fish.
- The turbot carpaccio was adorned with shavings of Parmesan cheese and truffle oil.
- The grilled turbot was infused with the smoky aroma of charcoal.
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flesh of a large European flatfish, a large brownish European flatfishA large European flounder (Rhombus maximus) highly esteemed as a food fish. It often weigh
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The delectable turbot was pan-seared to perfection, its flesh flaky and buttery.
The turbot's diamond-shaped scales glistened under the restaurant's soft lighting.
The chef carefully removed the turbot's bones, creating a boneless masterpiece.
The roasted turbot was accompanied by a medley of seasonal vegetables.
