turtle soup
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of soup typically prepared using turtle meat: "turtle soup" refers to a soup dish where the primary ingredient is the flesh of a turtle, most commonly the green turtle.
Usage
- Noun:
- Turtle soup was considered a delicacy in the 19th century.
- The chef prepared an authentic turtle soup for the special menu.
Advanced Usage
- "to be like turtle soup": an informal simile implying something is rich, complex, or old-fashioned.
- That mystery novel's plot is as thick as turtle soup. (This usage is metaphorical and not common.)
Variants and Related Words
- Mock turtle soup (n): A soup designed to imitate the flavor and texture of turtle soup, often made with a calf's head or other meats.
- Mock turtle soup became popular when real turtle meat was scarce.
Synonyms
- Green turtle soup: A more specific term for soup made from the green turtle species.
Noun
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soup usually made of the flesh of green turtles
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