lemon sole

American  

[lem-uhn sohl] / ˈlɛm ən ˈsoʊl /

noun

1. any of various popular food flatfishes, as Parophrys vetulus of the Pacific Ocean English sole and Pseudopleuronectes americanus of the Atlantic Ocean winter flounder, or blackback flounder.

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lemon sole British  

noun

1. a European flatfish, Microstomus kitt, with a variegated brown body: highly valued as a food fish: family Pleuronectidae

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Etymology

Origin of lemon sole

First recorded in 1875–80; probably alteration, by folk etymology, of French limande “dab” (the fish), Old French limande, lime, of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

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lemon sole

How many times I made this lemon sole recipe, it was beyond.

From Salon ● Apr. 27, 2019

More substantial dishes include poached lemon sole with vegetables, gochujang-braised chicken with root vegetables, and grilled New York strip steak with Korean mountain greens and mustard dressing.

From New York Times ● Aug. 14, 2018

Fish such as haddock, plaice and lemon sole will decline as the North Sea warms by a predicted 1.8 degrees over 50 years, say scientists.

From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2015

I went up to the hotel on the Friday morning and told them what I wanted—a lemon sole, toast and honey.

From Slate ● May 10, 2013

Mr. Sleuth had left the greater part of the nice lemon sole untouched.

From The Lodger by Lowndes, Marie Belloc