crudo

noun

cru·​do ˈkrü-(ˌ)dō How to pronounce crudo (audio)
plural crudos
: a dish of sliced, seasoned, uncooked seafood often served with a sauce

Examples of crudo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web That exactitude is most evident here in his lineup of crudos, a sharp and optimistic way to begin a meal. Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2024 West Hollywood’s Stella serves pastas, crudos, pizzas and grilled meats and seafood from former Toronto chef Rob Gentile. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2024 The menu is divided into small tapas ($9-18), large tapas ($17-140), charcuterie boards ($36), as well as specials, like a rotating crudo and desserts. Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 22 Apr. 2024 The summer menu is an ode to the season and includes a variety of crudos (tuna takaki, sea bass carpaccio with lemon, giant red shrimp) as well as crab salad, beef tartare, and lobster linguine. Jade Simon, Vogue, 21 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for crudo 

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Word History

Etymology

Italian, raw, from Latin crudus

First Known Use

2000, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crudo was in 2000

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“Crudo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crudo. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.

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