Etymology

ceviche

ce·vi·che
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Today it means: Raw seafood cured by marination in an acidic medium such as citrus, vinegar, or other souring agent, found primarily in Latin America. Full definition →

Spanish cebiche
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  1. Spanish · borrowed fromcebiche
  2. English todayceviche

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

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