What does "ceviche" mean?

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

How do you pronounce "ceviche"?

Pronounced //səˈviːt͡ʃeɪ//.

//səˈviːt͡ʃeɪ// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

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

"The ceviche at Benedito's restaurant is refreshing."

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

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