Definitions for turbot

turbot tur·bot

Spelling: [tur-buh t]
IPA: /ˈtɜr bət/

Turbot is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 65 anagrams from letters in turbot (borttu).

Definitions for turbot

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 turbot

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 turbot

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Word Value for turbot
Scrable

8

Words with friends

10

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