Witch sole. A side-swimming flatfish with pinkish-purple, marbled skin, having a blunted shape similar to the sole although it is not a true sole.
Someone in a restaurant who does the heavy washing up, the pots and pans. My job in our household, while my husband is frequently complimented for doing the washing up - ie, the two plates, knives and forks left over at the end of the meal!
A name in Boulogne for the pout or bib. A coastal fish, similar to poor cod, shaped like an elongated triangle with a copper-coloured back and silvery sides and belly. It is about 20-30 cm (8-12 inches) long. It has a short barbel on its lower jaw, long thin pelvic fins and two abdominal fins connected by a membrane, The flesh is lean, but rather flavourless and has many bones. It deteriorates rapidly, and so should be prepared very quickly.
Golden plover. A bird found stalking about on moorland and, in winter, on shores and estuaries. It is the most sought-after variety of plover. If they are eaten, they are usually gutted and roasted and served on buttered toast and garnished with lemon and watercress.
