adj
tartare
tahr-TAHR
adj
1
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.