Definitions for turbots

turbots tur·bot

Spelling: [tur-buh t]
IPA: /ˈtɜr bət/

Turbots is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 148 anagrams from letters in turbots (borsttu).

Definitions for turbots

noun

  1. a European flatfish, Psetta maxima, having a diamond-shaped body: valued as a food fish.
  2. any of several other flatfishes.
  3. a triggerfish.

Origin of turbots

1250-1300; Middle English turbut Anglo-French; Old French tourbot Medieval Latin turb(ō) turbot (Latin: top; apparently applied to the fish because of its outline; see

Examples for turbots

Very small hooks must be used for the turbot, as it has a very small mouth.

The remains of a turbot might also be curried in the same way, and also any kind of fish.

He takes as the typical vertebra that of a Pleuronectid, probably the turbot.

For the above purpose the turbot should not exceed eight pounds in weight.

Take the scales off the belly, and proceed the same as for turbot, but cut off the fins.

Can't let you have that turbot, sir, till I hear from Mr. Dunn.

The white truffle and egg are one of my favorite combinations, as well as turbot being one of my favorite fish.

The remains may be dressed la crme, as directed for the turbot (No. 54).

It resembles a turbot in shape, but exceeds it in firmness and flavour.

It is told of the people of Amerdloq that they catch nothing but turbot.

Word Value for turbots
Scrable

8

Words with friends

10

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