plural crudos
: a dish of sliced, seasoned, uncooked seafood often served with a sauce

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Sea bass crudo is a refreshing start, the succulent slices of fish interspersed with fresh mango and bits of teardrop pepper. Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 Or abalone farmed in Santa Barbara—California’s ban on harvesting wild abalone remains in place—served au gratin or as crudo. David Hochman, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Don’t miss relative newcomer Wildling, which serves up small plates such as scallop crudo and a weekly tartare. Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2026 There are some staples like crudo, shrimp, and the Oberon Burger on the menu. Gabriella Angeleti, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for crudo

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 2 Aug. 2026.

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