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carpaccio
noun
car·pac·cio
kär-ˈpä-ch(ē-)ō
: thinly sliced raw meat or fish served with a sauce
—often used as a postpositive modifier
beef carpaccio
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The menu begins with Spanish octopus carpaccio, followed by entrees like New Zealand lamb scottadito, Scaloppine Marsala and Chicken Milanese and seven styles of pizza.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
Guests can choose between a four-course or six-course culinary adventure, featuring sumptuous dishes like caviar on a pretzel, venison carpaccio and glazed maitake.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Upon arrival, guests are welcome to take a stroll through the property’s marvelous Terrace and Outdoor Gardens and admire the plants, then sit down for a plate of trumpet mushroom carpaccio or hearty carrot bolognese at the bar.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Popular are refreshing raw bar treats, such as pink snapper carpaccio with kumquat sauce and chives; oyster crudo with lemongrass and pineapple mignonette.
—Laura Manske, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Vittore Carpaccio; from the prominent use of red in his painting
First Known Use
1974, in the meaning defined above
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“Carpaccio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carpaccio. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
Biographical Definition
Carpaccio
biographical name
Car·pac·cio
kär-ˈpä-ch(ē-ˌ)ō
Vittore circa 1460–1525(or 1526) Italian painter
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