Lox: meaning, definitions and examples
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lox
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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:
๐ต๐น lox
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเฅเคเฅเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Lachs
๐ฎ๐ฉ lox
๐บ๐ฆ ะปะพัะพัั
๐ต๐ฑ lox
๐ฏ๐ต ใญใใฏใน
๐ซ๐ท lox
๐ช๐ธ lox
๐น๐ท lox
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ก์ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูููุณ
๐จ๐ฟ lox
๐ธ๐ฐ lox
๐จ๐ณ lox
๐ธ๐ฎ lox
๐ฎ๐ธ lox
๐ฐ๐ฟ lox
๐ฌ๐ช lox
๐ฆ๐ฟ lox
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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