mock turtle soup

noun

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

Origin of mock turtle soup

First recorded in 1775–85

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British Dictionary definitions for mock turtle soup

mock turtle soup

noun

an imitation turtle soup made from a calf's head

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