Brill

usgb/brɪl/
noun

A type of flat fish, similar to a turbot.

We are going to have grilled brill for dinner tonight.
Visual representation of "brill" - A type of flat fish, similar to a turbot.

Often appears as...

  • grilled brill
  • baked brill
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Culinary Term

Used to describe the fish in cooking and menu contexts, often in restaurants.

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Do you prefer the brill or the salmon from the menu?
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Specific Species

Refers to a particular flatfish species, not interchangeable with other similar fishes.

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The brill has a distinctive taste compared to other flatfish.
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Not Common

Although edible, brill isn't as commonly known as other fish, like tuna or salmon.

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I've never tried brill before; is it good?
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