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”; 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

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

Highlights of the evening include bay water sweet oysters, tuna crudo, crab bisque fritters and pan-seared Alaskan halibut. 5-9 p.m.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 19, 2023

On restaurant menus across New England, green crabs are showing up in everything from bouillabaisse and bisques to croquettes and crudo.

From Salon • Jul. 20, 2023

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

From The Romance of Biography (Vol 1 of 2) or Memoirs of Women Loved and Celebrated by Poets, from the Days of the Troubadours to the Present Age. 3rd ed. 2 Vols. by Jameson, Mrs. (Anna)