TURBOT


Meaning of TURBOT in English

n.1 a flatfish, Scophthalmus maximus, having large bony tubercles on the body and head and prized as food .

2 any of various similar fishes including halibut.

Etymology: ME f. OF f. OSw. t{ouml}rnbut f. t{ouml}rn thorn + but BUTT(3)

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.