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Scophthalmus

Noun (Scientific name): Scophthalmus maximus

Definition: A species of flatfish belonging to the family Scophthalmidae, commonly known as turbot.

Example sentence 1: The scophthalmus is highly prized in the culinary world for its delicate flavor and firm flesh.

Example sentence 2: The fishermen caught a massive scophthalmus in their nets.

Adjective: scophthalmus (comparative more scophthalmus, superlative most scophthalmus)

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of scophthalmus.

Example sentence 1: The chef prepared a scophthalmus dish using freshly caught turbot.

Example sentence 2: The scophthalmus fillets were cooked to perfection, showcasing their natural flavors.

Local term: scophthalmus

Definition: A colloquial term used in specific regions to refer to various flatfish similar to turbot.

Example sentence 1: In the coastal town, locals often went fishing for scophthalmus during the summer months.

Example sentence 2: The seafood restaurant served a delicious scophthalmus dish using locally sourced flatfish.