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gravlax
noun grav·lax \ˈgräv-ˌläks\
Definition of GRAVLAX
: salmon usually cured with salt, pepper, dill, and aquavit
Variants of GRAVLAX
grav·lax or grav·laks \ˈgräv-ˌläks\
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Origin of GRAVLAX
Swedish gravlax or Norwegian gravlaks, from grav pit, hole, grave + Swedish lax, Norwegian laks salmon
First Known Use: 1848
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