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 Meals ranged from breakfast tacos to pork loin and ceviche to Mexican buffets, all with dietary restrictions accommodated as needed. Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2024 For ceviches and larger plates, head to the downstairs patio or dining room. Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 10 June 2024 Meanwhile, in Panama City, list newcomer Cantina del Tigre was opened just recently in 2022 by food truck owner Fulvio Miranda and has since put Panamanian ceviche on the map. Sorrel Moseley-Williams, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Nov. 2023 Lunch can be a dip into the sea of Peruvian ceviche, or perhaps into empanadas, both traditional foods of the country. Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 2 June 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 2 Jul. 2024.

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