cru — meaning in English

English meaning

• crude adj In a raw, natural, or unrefined state.
• rare adj Not common; found or happening only occasionally.
• raw adjective Not cooked.

Senses

cru is used for these senses in English:

• crude oil Unrefined oil; as it is found underground, consisting mainly of hydrocarbons.
• rare (cooking) Particularly of meat, especially beefsteak: cooked very lightly, so the meat is still red.
• raw (cooking) (of food) Not cooked. [from 9th c.]
• raw Not treated or processed; in a natural state, unrefined, unprocessed. [from 10th c.] (of materials, products, etc.)

crude — full definition

1. adj In a raw, natural, or unrefined state.
2. adj Roughly made, simple, or lacking sophistication.
3. adj Vulgar or lacking tact, especially in language or humour.

rare — full definition

1. adj Not common; found or happening only occasionally.
2. adj Of meat: cooked only briefly, so the inside stays red and juicy.

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