Turbot
/ˈtɜːrbət/noun
A large flat fish that people eat.
We had turbot for dinner last night.
Often appears as...
- grilled turbot
- baked turbot
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Cooking Context
The word 'turbot' is often used in menus and cooking contexts to describe the type of fish being served.
The restaurant's special today is pan-seared turbot with a lemon butter sauce.
Pro Tip 2/3Pronunciation
Pronounce 'turbot' with a silent 't' at the end—say it like 'tur-boh'.
I never knew that turbot was pronounced without the 't' at the end.
Pro Tip 3/3Gourmet Fish
Turbot is considered a gourmet fish and is often more expensive than other types.
For our anniversary dinner, we're having the luxurious turbot en papillote.
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brillflounderhalibutplaicesoletrout
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