yuzu

noun

yu·​zu ˈyü-(ˌ)zü How to pronounce yuzu (audio)
: a green or yellow aromatic citrus fruit whose acidic rind and juice are often used in Japanese cuisine

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Standout bags included the Speedy which appeared in yuzu yellow, sencha green, and sakura pink. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 22 Jan. 2025 Savor black truffle sliders with wagyu beef, mini lobster rolls created from Maine lobster, caviar, yuzu aioli and foie gras. Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 19 Jan. 2025 The Gold Standard Roll is available for a limited time at select Nobu Restaurants and is a sushi roll featuring king crab wrapped in salmon that is then garnished with gold flakes and caviar, and served with yuzu sauce. Aly Walansky, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025 The display case with other sweet treats like tiramisu, chocolate chip cookies, and ginger snaps with yuzu glaze acts as both a display of Pinkerton’s wares and decor. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for yuzu 

Word History

Etymology

Japanese

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of yuzu was in 1977

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“Yuzu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yuzu. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.

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