bagna cauda

British

/ ˌbɑːnjə ˈkaʊdə /

noun

a dip made from garlic, anchovies, butter, and olive oil, usually served hot over a spirit burner, with raw vegetables

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Etymology

Origin of bagna cauda

from Italian bagno caldo , literally: hot bath

Example Sentences

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We gave it an autumnal spin with assorted root vegetables, squash, and bagna cauda.

From Salon • Oct. 29, 2022

Pull up a shaded chair to enjoy Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen‘s wood-grilled octopus bagna cauda or sweet-onion-flecked kibbeh nayyeh, and the Penn Cove mussels in French Brasserie Four‘s moules frites.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 23, 2021

The genius of this egg salad is manyfold—it’s there in every component, from the few core essentials of eggs, mayo, and salt, to the sort-of optional garlicky bagna cauda toasts.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2018

Exhibits B and C: a flash-cold-smoked sea perch sashimi, and a bagna cauda, both served at the same restaurant.

From New York Times • Jan. 20, 2016

Spoon bagna cauda over cauliflower, and sprinkle with parsley and lemon zest.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2014

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