lemon sole

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Definition of lemon sole

: any of several flatfishes and especially flounders: such as

a : a bottom-dwelling flounder (Microstomus kitt) of the northeastern Atlantic that is an important food fish

b : winter flounder

Examples of lemon sole in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There was an Old World elegance to the flaky lemon sole, its simple and beautiful flavor complemented by capers and vegetables provencale. — Tim Smith, baltimoresun.com, 17 May 2018

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