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

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Happy hour at the Lounge spans from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays, with small bites like oysters and ceviche available to order. Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2025 Among the signature dishes, the menu lists ceviches, tacos and tiraditos, a Peruvian dish of raw fish. Andrea Onate, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025 The Miami restaurant, which opened in 2014 and is helmed by Chef Diego Oka, is known for its ceviches, grilled anticuchos and other Florida seafood as well as its waterfront views of Biscayne Bay and the Miami skyline. Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025 The ceviches were meaty with a perfect hint of spice. Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ceviche 

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 30 Jan. 2025.

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