green turtle soup

Thân thiện

A chef prepares a pot of green turtle soup in the kitchen.

Definition

Noun: * A type of soup: A soup typically prepared using the meat of the green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas). This dish was historically considered a delicacy.

Usage

The term "green turtle soup" specifically refers to the culinary dish. It is used as a compound noun. * The menu from the 19th century featured green turtle soup as the premier course. * Consumption of green turtle soup has declined due to conservation efforts for the species.

Advanced Usage

• The term can appear in historical or culinary contexts describing past dining customs and luxury foods.
• It may be used metaphorically to symbolize extravagant or outdated luxury.
  • His tastes were as antiquated as a preference for green turtle soup.

Variants and Related Words

• Turtle soup: A more general term for soup made from various turtle species.
• Green turtle: The common name for the marine reptile , from which the soup was traditionally made.

Synonyms

• Turtle soup (broader term)

Notes

• The green turtle is now an endangered species, and international trade is heavily restricted by the CITES agreement. Consequently, authentic "green turtle soup" is extremely rare and illegal in many places. Modern versions may use mock ingredients or refer to historical recipes.

Học thuật

Noun

1. soup usually made of the flesh of green turtles

Từ đồng nghĩa

• turtle soup