Definition

A dish made of very thinly sliced raw meat or fish, often served with a sauce.

Example

I ordered beef carpaccio as an appetizer at the restaurant.

Conversation

Have you ever tried carpaccio at that new Italian restaurant?

No, I haven’t! What is it like?

It's basically very thinly sliced raw beef, and it’s so delicious with the right sauce.

That sounds amazing! We should definitely go there and try it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Carpaccio originates from Italian, named after the Venetian painter Vittore Carpaccio, known for his use of vibrant colors. The term refers to thinly sliced raw meat or fish, resembling the colors in his artwork.

Memory Tip

Think of the painter Carpaccio, whose colorful art inspired the name for this dish of thinly sliced raw meat or fish, reflecting the vibrant colors of his paintings.

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