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ceviche.

Raw seafood cured by marination in an acidic medium such as citrus, vinegar, or other souring agent, found primarily in Latin America.

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Meaning & usage

noun/səˈviːtʃeɪ/
  1. Raw seafood cured by marination in an acidic medium such as citrus, vinegar, or other souring agent, found primarily in Latin America.

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Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Spanish cebiche, of uncertain origin; see that entry for more. Cf. escabeche.

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