noun
turbot
TUR-buht
Turbot (noun) means a large, diamond-shaped flatfish found in European waters, prized as a food fish. Example: “The chef served pan-seared turbot with a butter sauce.”
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A large, diamond-shaped flatfish found in European waters, prized as a food fish.
"The chef served pan-seared turbot with a butter sauce."
How to use turbot
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA flat, spiny-skinned fish considered a delicacy in European cooking.
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- Plural
- turbots
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Etymology
From Old French turbot, itself likely from Old Swedish tornbut, combining "thorn" and "flatfish" — a reference to the fish's spiny bumps.
Frequently asked questions
What does “turbot” mean?
The word “turbot” means a large, diamond-shaped flatfish found in European waters, prized as a food fish. In plain terms, a flat, spiny-skinned fish considered a delicacy in European cooking.
How do you pronounce “turbot”?
“Turbot” is pronounced TUR-buht (/ˈtɝbət/ in IPA).
How do you use “turbot” in a sentence?
Here is “turbot” used in a sentence: “The chef served pan-seared turbot with a butter sauce.”
What part of speech is “turbot”?
“Turbot” is a noun.
Where does the word “turbot” come from?
The word “turbot” comes from Old French. From Old French turbot, itself likely from Old Swedish tornbut, combining "thorn" and "flatfish" — a reference to the fish's spiny bumps.
