Dover sole
noun
1
: a common European sole (Solea solea) esteemed as a food fish
2
: a flatfish (Microstomus pacificus of the family Pleuronectidae) of the Pacific coast of North America that is a commercially important food fish
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The White House served Dover sole meunière ‒ a premium French fish dish ‒ as the main course.
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Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The main course was Dover sole meunière with potato pavé, spring ramps and snow peas.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The classic preparation, popularized in part by the iconic Julia Child, features a whole filet of Dover sole, dredged in flour and pan-fried in butter until golden.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
There’s also ossobuco, a half rack of lamb and traditional English Dover sole, which is served tableside.
—Connie Ogle
march 11, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
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Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The main course was Dover sole meunière with potato pavé, spring ramps and snow peas.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The classic preparation, popularized in part by the iconic Julia Child, features a whole filet of Dover sole, dredged in flour and pan-fried in butter until golden.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
There’s also ossobuco, a half rack of lamb and traditional English Dover sole, which is served tableside.
—Connie Ogle
march 11, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Dover sole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dover%20sole. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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