turbot

noun

Etymology: From Middle English turbot, turbut, from Anglo-Norman turbut, Old French turbot, torbot, from Old Swedish tornbut, from törn (“thorn”) + but (“butt, flatfish”).

1. Any of species Scophthalmus maximus (syn. Psetta maxima) of flatfish native to Europe.

   ““With vegetables in it, you know. Then turbot with thick sauce, then ... roast beef; and mind it’s good. Yes, and capons, perhaps, and then sweets.””

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

   “Eldridge closed the despatch-case with a snap and, rising briskly, walked down the corridor to his solitary table in the dining-car. Mulligatawny soup, poached turbot, roast leg of lamb—the usual railway dinner.”

3. A triggerfish (Canthidermis sufflamen).