adj
tartare
tahr-TAHR
Tartare (adj) means Finely chopped and served raw, especially of meat or fish. Example: “The restaurant's beef tartare comes with a raw egg yolk on top.”
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Finely chopped and served raw, especially of meat or fish.
"The restaurant's beef tartare comes with a raw egg yolk on top."
"Tuna tartare is a popular light starter."
How to use tartare
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes finely chopped raw meat or fish, as in "steak tartare."
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "tartar" (the dental deposit or the fierce-person meaning).
Easily confused with
Common pairings
steak tartare
tuna tartare
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Etymology
From French tartare, literally meaning "Tartar," referencing the (largely legendary) idea that Tartars ate raw meat.
Rhymes for tartare
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What does “tartare” mean?
The word “tartare” means finely chopped and served raw, especially of meat or fish. In plain terms, describes finely chopped raw meat or fish, as in "steak tartare.".
How do you pronounce “tartare”?
“Tartare” is pronounced tahr-TAHR (/tɑːɹˈtɑːɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “tartare” in a sentence?
Here is “tartare” used in a sentence: “The restaurant's beef tartare comes with a raw egg yolk on top.”
What part of speech is “tartare”?
“Tartare” is an adjective.
Where does the word “tartare” come from?
The word “tartare” comes from French. From French tartare, literally meaning "Tartar," referencing the (largely legendary) idea that Tartars ate raw meat.
