crudo
Americannoun
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crudos
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of crudo
First recorded in 2005–10; from Italian, literally “raw”; see origin at crude ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Dishes included ramp-pesto focaccia, trout crudo with pickled ramps and farfalle topped with ramp crema.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026
The maki rolls are flavorful, the crudo bright and refreshing, and there are plenty of vegetable-forward dishes as well, like tempura eggplant and kombu carrots.
From Salon ● Feb. 2, 2026
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 ● May 27, 2025
I'm fascinated by the tikka masala consommé in the kanpachi crudo!
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2024
It was remarked how, when the sentence of death was passed, the condemned man, turning to his counsel, whispered the words of Tasso— Risorgerò, nemico ognor più crudo, Cenere anco sepolto e spirto ignudo.
From Cavour by Countess Evelyn Martinengo-Cesaresco
I also love ordering crudos with fluke or hamachi, but I generally don't often tackle raw preparations at home.
From Salon ● May 28, 2023
Drizzle this oil on cooked fish, white meat, crudos, and vegetables.
From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2018
Some of the small plates to start are shrimp or scallop crudos, an organic egg with king crab in a pine nut sauce, and pan-seared zucchini with shrimp in a soy sauce gelée.
From New York Times ● Aug. 14, 2018
The menu mixes Asian, Latin and American influences, with bites like bacon-wrapped dates, an array of sushi rolls, crudos and ceviches, and more substantial Korean-style short ribs and lamb chops.
From New York Times ● Sep. 19, 2017
Prices: $1.50 to $40 for raw bar items, crudos and appetizers: $26 to $140 for entrees and seafood towers.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 27, 2016
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