crudo

American  

[kroo-doh] / ˈkru doʊ /

noun

plural

crudos

1. a dish of sliced raw fish or shellfish, typically drizzled with olive oil, lemon juice or vinegar, and seasonings.

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Etymology

Origin of crudo

First recorded in 2005–10; from Italian, literally “raw”; see origin at crude ( def. )

Example Sentences

At the bar, I built a fantastic $59 meal from the happy-hour menu: hamachi crudo shingled with plums, chicken curry, and truffled brie grilled cheese with mango jam.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

I'm fascinated by the tikka masala consommé in the kanpachi crudo!

From Salon • Aug. 17, 2024

The New American menu ranges from hot plates, including a pork cheek with chutney, to a cold plate of hamachi crudo.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 23, 2023

Riley and his wife plan to open their restaurant, named Joyce, in July, featuring Southern-style seafood such as crudo, ceviche and a raw bar.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2023

Quattro destrier via più che neve bianchi Sopr' un carro di foco un garzon crudo Con arco in mano, e con saette a' fianchi....

From The Story of Rouen by Cook, Theodore Andrea, Sir