lox
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Noun — Salmon cured in brine and cold-smoked, served raw rather than cooked.
How to use lox
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Borrowed from Yiddish "laks," meaning salmon — closely related to the English word "lax," an older word for the same fish.
Full origin of lox →Frequently asked questions
What does “lox” mean?
The word “lox” means salmon cured in brine and cold-smoked, served raw rather than cooked. In plain terms, cured, smoked salmon, classically served on a bagel with cream cheese.
How do you pronounce “lox”?
“Lox” is pronounced loks (/lɑks/ in IPA).
How do you use “lox” in a sentence?
Here is “lox” used in a sentence: “She piled lox and cream cheese onto a fresh bagel.”
What part of speech is “lox”?
“Lox” is a noun.
Where does the word “lox” come from?
The word “lox” comes from Yiddish. Borrowed from Yiddish "laks," meaning salmon — closely related to the English word "lax," an older word for the same fish.