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

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The menu includes dips like hummus and muhamarra, a selection of crudos and kebabs, and whole roasted fish lit on fire tableside. Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 1 Apr. 2026 Menu highlights will include Peruvian seafood crudo, West Coast oysters, crab cakes Benedict with caviar, Australian Wagyu steak and eggs, truffle croque madame and more. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026 Expect dishes like truffled sea bass crudo marinated in passionfruit, a meltingly tender Chateaubriand, and a signature French chocolate meringue dessert by the name of ‘Le Concorde’. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Mar. 2026 At the moment, the seasonal menu highlights crudos like tuna tartare with apple, celery puree and black truffle; red shrimp with mango and citron dressing; tuna and salmon with avocado mousse and lemon vinaigrette. Connie Ogle march 11, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 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 5 Apr. 2026.

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