Lox: meaning, definitions and examples

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lox

 

[ lษ‘ks ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food item

Lox is a fillet of brined salmon that is often served on bagels with cream cheese. It is traditionally cured but not smoked, and its preparation can vary between different cultures. Commonly associated with Jewish cuisine, lox has become a popular breakfast item in many parts of the world. It is typically thinly sliced and offers a rich, salty flavor that pairs well with various toppings and spreads.

Synonyms

brined salmon, cured salmon, salmon

Examples of usage

  • I love my bagel with cream cheese and lox.
  • Lox is a traditional topping in New York delis.
  • For brunch, we served lox with capers and onions.

Translations

Translations of the word "lox" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lox

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ‰เค•เฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lachs

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lox

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะพัะพััŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lox

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒญใƒƒใ‚ฏใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lox

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lox

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lox

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ก์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ูˆูƒุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lox

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lox

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ lox

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lox

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lox

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lox

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช lox

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lox

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lox

Etymology

The term 'lox' is derived from the Yiddish word 'laks,' which means salmon. The root of the word can be traced back to the Old Norse word 'lax,' which also means salmon. The tradition of curing fish dates back centuries and was popularized among Jewish communities in Eastern Europe. Lox was brought to the United States by Jewish immigrants, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The method of preparing lox involves brining rather than smoking, which distinguishes it from other forms of cured salmon. Over time, lox has become a staple of American breakfast cuisine, evolving in its presentation and pairing with various accompaniments such as bagels, cream cheese, and vegetables.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,933, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.