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tartare

[ tahr-tahr ]

/ tɑrˈtɑr /

adjective

(especially of fish) finely chopped and served raw (used postpositively): salmon tartare.

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Origin of tartare

Extracted from steak tartare

Words nearby tartare

tart, tartan, tartanry, tartar, tartarated, tartare, Tartarean, tartar emetic, tartare sauce, Tartarian, Tartarian aster

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Example sentences from the Web for tartare

Garnish the dish on which the jellied chicken is served with lettuce, and serve with it a Mayonnaise, Barnaise, or Tartare sauce.
The Century Cook Book|Mary Ronald
Remove the skewer carefully, and serve with rmoulade, Tartare, or tomato sauce.
The Century Cook Book|Mary Ronald
Arrange them in a circle overlapping one another, and serve with Barnaise, Hollandaise or Tartare sauce.
The Century Cook Book|Mary Ronald
Dress the smelts on a folded napkin, and serve with Mayonnaise or with Tartare sauce.
The Century Cook Book|Mary Ronald

Serve with an olive, Barnaise, Tartare, or any sauce preferred.
The Century Cook Book|Mary Ronald

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