mock turtle soup

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mock′ tur′tle soup′, 

1. Food a rich, clear soup prepared to resemble green turtle soup, made with a calf 's head or other meat, seasonings, and often with wine.

• 1775–85

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mock turtle soup noun

1. an imitation turtle soup made from a calf's head