seviche

noun se·vi·che \sə-ˈvē-(ˌ)chā, -chē\

Definition of SEVICHE

: a dish of raw fish marinated in lime or lemon juice often with oil, onions, peppers, and seasonings and served especially as an appetizer

American Spanish

First Known Use: 1939

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