Dover sole

noun

1
: a common European sole (Solea solea) esteemed as a food fish
2
: a flatfish (Microstomus pacificus of the family Pleuronectidae) of the Pacific coast of North America that is a commercially important food fish

Examples of Dover sole in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This is an attempt to differentiate it from the more expensive — but equally tasty — Dover sole. Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024 Guests dined on an array of fresh Italian food: burrata, various salads, homemade ravioli, and risotto, with chicken and Dover sole served for the mains. Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024 The Dover sole is sublime, as are the Amish chicken and the pork chop with chanterelle mushrooms—not to mention the delectable duck-fat fries. Steve Forbes, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024 Princess Grill guests can pre-order such treats as Dover sole and duck à l’orange, prepared table side. Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for Dover sole 

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Word History

Etymology

probably from Dover, England

First Known Use

circa 1911, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Dover sole was circa 1911

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“Dover sole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dover%20sole. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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