carpaccio
What is another word for carpaccio? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A dish of very thinly sliced raw meat or fish, typically served cold as an appetizer.
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How to use carpaccio
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
beef carpaccio
tuna carpaccio
salmon carpaccio
Etymology
Named after the Italian Renaissance painter Vittore Carpaccio, supposedly because the dish's deep red colour reminded its Venetian inventor of the artist's paintings.
Full origin of carpaccio →Frequently asked questions
What does “carpaccio” mean?
The word “carpaccio” means a dish of very thinly sliced raw meat or fish, typically served cold as an appetizer. In plain terms, thin raw slices of meat or fish, usually served as a starter with oil, lemon, or shavings of cheese.
How do you use “carpaccio” in a sentence?
Here is “carpaccio” used in a sentence: “The restaurant's beef carpaccio was drizzled with olive oil and shaved parmesan.”
What part of speech is “carpaccio”?
“Carpaccio” is a noun.
Where does the word “carpaccio” come from?
The word “carpaccio” comes from Italian. Named after the Italian Renaissance painter Vittore Carpaccio, supposedly because the dish's deep red colour reminded its Venetian inventor of the artist's paintings.
