Scholle

plaice (flatfish)

noun SHOL-e Rare

Also means

clod of earth

Usage Note

Scholle (Pleuronectes platessa) is a North Sea flatfish and a very popular food fish in Germany, especially in coastal regions. The dish Scholle Finkenwerder Art is a Hamburg classic. Plural: die Schollen.

Examples

"Frische Scholle aus der Nordsee schmeckt am besten in der Hamburger Küche."

Natural Translation

Fresh plaice from the North Sea tastes best in Hamburg cuisine.

Literal Translation

Fresh plaice from the North Sea tastes best in Hamburg cuisine.

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