taramosalata

noun

ta·​ra·​mo·​sa·​la·​ta

ˌtärə(ˌ)mōsəˈlä|tə,

|tə

plural -s

: a Greek dip or spread made from puréed salted fish roe, bread or potato, oil, lemon juice, and seasonings

Word History

Etymology

New Greek, from taramas salted fish roe (from Turkish tarama) + -o- -o- + salata salad

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