carpaccio
pronunciation
How to pronounce carpaccio in British English:
UK [kɑ:'pætʃɪəʊ]
How to pronounce carpaccio in American English:
US [kɑr'pætʃɪoʊ]
Word Origin
- carpaccio (n.)
- raw meat or fish served as an appetizer, late 20c., from Italian, often connected to the name of Renaissance painter Vittore Carpaccio (c. 1460-1526) but without any plausible explanation except perhaps that his pictures often feature an orange-red hue reminiscent of some raw meat.
Example
- 1. How 's your carpaccio ?
- 2. Salmon carpaccio with green beans , artichoke and tomato salad lime dressing .
- 3. Yes , I will start with the carpaccio , and then I 'll have the grilled prawns .
- 4. At sinatra , try the black lentil salad , couscous with poached veggies , pineapple carpaccio with pistachios and coconut ice cream .
- 5. He says it 's his " latest and fave italian place " with a tempting menu of fresh produce , including succulent parma ham and beef carpaccio .