mock turtle soup

noun

1. a rich, clear soup prepared to resemble green turtle soup, made with a calf's head or other meat, seasonings, and often with wine.

mock turtle soup

noun

1. an imitation turtle soup made from a calf's head

Word History and Origins

Origin of mock turtle soup¹

First recorded in 1775–85

Example Sentences

Mr. Withering's suffrage can always be bought by a mock-turtle soup, and a glass of Roman punch after it.

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Some add wine and liquor, the same as to the mock-turtle soup, but this is according to taste.

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You can make cabbage soup out of it, or mock-turtle soup, if you prefer.

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Then, calling jocularly across the room, "Say Alexander, got any mock turtle soup tonight?"

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Say, this is all right, declared Tom, as he tasted the mock-turtle soup.

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