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mock turtle soup

/mɒk ˈtɜːrtl suːp/

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/mɒk ˈtɜːrtl suːp/C1formalculinary
  • ruСуп, приготовленный из телячьей головы или другого мяса, традиционно имитирующий вкус и текстуру супа из зеленой черепахи. Также знаменит благодаря персонажу «Черепаха Квази» в книге Льюиса Кэрролла «Приключения Алисы в Стране чудес».

A soup made from a calf's head or other meat, traditionally prepared to imitate the flavor and texture of green turtle soup. It is also famously referenced in Lewis Carroll's 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' as the Mock Turtle character.

  1. Imitation turtle soupC1formalbritish

    A soup made from a calf's head or other meats to imitate the flavor and texture of green turtle soup.

    ruИмитация черепахового супа

    • Mock turtle soup was a popular dish in Victorian England.
    • The chef prepared a rich mock turtle soup for the banquet.
    • Many old cookbooks include a recipe for mock turtle soup.