crudo

[kroo-doh]

noun

plural

crudos 

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of crudo¹

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

Example Sentences

Why is this pile of raw crudo smaller?

From Los Angeles Times

The race ran pretty much to form with Rodriguez going immediately to the front with Crudo close by as they headed into the first turn.

From Los Angeles Times

Crudo’s last win was his last outing with a 7 1/4-length win in the Sir Barton Stakes at Pimlico.

From Los Angeles Times

Furthermore, there's also dishes that must be served cold — like, icy cold: ceviche, poke, crudo, raw oysters, clams on the half-shell and the like.

From Salon

Unfortunately, a huge dinner of fresh crudo, lobster tempura, octopus and kobe beef — along with multiple desserts — made us shudder at the idea of any activity.

From Los Angeles Times