turbots

/ˈtɜːrbəts/

Meanings

noun

A species of flatfish native to Europe (Scophthalmus maximus, earlier Psetta maxima).

Examples :

"The restaurant's special was grilled turbots, a prized seafood dish. "

noun

Any of various other flatfishes of family Scophthalmidae that are found in marine or brackish waters.

Examples :

"The fishmonger had a fresh selection of flatfish today, including several large turbots. "

fish animal food

noun

Triggerfish, Canthidermis sufflamen.

Examples :

"While snorkeling, we saw a school of brightly colored turbots near the coral reef. "

fish

Related Words

brightly adverb

/ˈbɹaɪtli/

In a bright manner.

"The sun was shining brightly, making me squint."

snorkeling verb

/ˈsnɔːrkəlɪŋ/ /ˈsnɔːrkəlɪŋɡ/ /ˈsnɔːrkɪlɪŋ/ /ˈsnɔːrkɪlɪŋɡ/

To use a snorkel.

"Before the picnic, we were snorkeling in the clear, shallow water. "

restaurant noun

/ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹ(ə)nt/ /ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹənt/

An eating establishment in which diners are served food, usually by waiters at their tables but sometimes (as in a fast food restaurant) at a counter.

"After school, my family went to a restaurant for dinner. "

including verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

flatfishes noun

/ˈflætfɪʃɪz/

A fish of the order Pleuronectiformes, the adults of which have both eyes on one side and usually swim with the other side down, such as a flounder, a halibut, or a sole.

"While walking on the beach, we saw several flatfishes camouflaged against the sandy bottom, their two eyes looking up from one side of their bodies. "

flatfish noun

/ˈflætfɪʃ/

A fish of the order Pleuronectiformes, the adults of which have both eyes on one side and usually swim with the other side down, such as a flounder, a halibut, or a sole.

"The chef carefully filleted the flatfish, revealing the white meat beneath its uniquely shaped body. "

selection noun

/səˈlɛkʃən/

A process by which heritable traits conferring survival and reproductive advantage to individuals, or related individuals, tend to be passed on to succeeding generations and become more frequent in a population, whereas other less favourable traits tend to become eliminated; the differential survival and reproduction of phenotypes.

"The selection process for the school's scholarship program favored students with high academic achievement. "

species noun

/ˈspiːsiːz/

Type or kind. (Compare race.)

"the male species"

fishmonger noun

/ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋɡ.ə(ɹ)/

A person who sells fish.

"The fishmonger at the market always has fresh salmon. "

brackish adjective

/ˈbɹækɪʃ/

(of water) Salty or slightly salty, as a mixture of fresh and sea water, such as that found in estuaries.

"The water in the estuary was brackish, not quite fresh enough to drink and not as salty as the ocean. "

earlier adjective

/ˈɜː.lɪə/ /ˈɝliɚ/

At a time in advance of the usual or expected event.

"at eleven, we went for an early lunch; she began reading at an early age; his mother suffered an early death"

triggerfish noun

/ˈtrɪɡərˌfɪʃ/

Any of several brightly coloured fish, of the family Balistidae, that inhabit tropical reefs and have an erectile spine on the dorsal fin.

"While snorkeling on the coral reef, we saw a vibrant triggerfish with its dorsal fin spine raised. "