The word 'turbot' is often used in menus and cooking contexts to describe the type of fish being served. The restaurant's special today is pan-seared turbot with a lemon butter sauce.
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Pronunciation
Pronounce 'turbot' with a silent 't' at the end—say it like 'tur-boh'. I never knew that turbot was pronounced without the 't' at the end.
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Gourmet Fish
Turbot is considered a gourmet fish and is often more expensive than other types. For our anniversary dinner, we're having the luxurious turbot en papillote.