ceviche

noun

ce·​vi·​che sə-ˈvē-(ˌ)chā How to pronounce ceviche (audio)
-chē
variants or seviche
: a dish made of raw fish marinated in lime or lemon juice often with oil, onions, peppers, and seasonings and sometimes served as a snack or appetizer

Examples of ceviche in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web When combining the ceviche ingredients, vigorously stir the olive oil with a touch of salt until it is emulsified. Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024 Recipe: Damian’s Summer Ceviche This seasonal ceviche from Chuy Cervantes at Damian in the Arts District of downtown L.A. features a bright, citrus-y marinade, fresh local fish and loads of summer vegetables. CHEF TIPS! Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2024 Fresh seafood reigned supreme: Welcome party canapés included octopus bruschetta and kokoda (a Fijian ceviche); there was lobster salad and Spanish mackerel at the rehearsal dinner; and the wedding day boasted yellow tuna sashimi, lobster tails, and roasted suckling pig. Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2024 Stick with fresh onions for raw dishes, such as ceviches, salsas, salads, and pickles. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ceviche 

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Word History

Etymology

American Spanish

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ceviche was in 1939

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“Ceviche.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ceviche. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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