First Known Use: 1924
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lutefisk
noun lute·fisk \ˈlüt-ˌfisk, ˈlü-tə-\
Definition of LUTEFISK
: dried codfish that has been soaked in a water and lye solution before cooking
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Origin of LUTEFISK
Norwegian, from lute to wash in lye solution + fisk fish
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