Tartar: meaning, definitions and examples

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tartar

 

[ หˆtษ‘หrtษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

culinary dish

Tartar is a dish consisting of finely chopped or minced raw meat or fish, typically served with a sauce. It is often accompanied by condiments such as onions, capers, and seasonings. The dish is popular in various forms worldwide, often associated with French cuisine.

Synonyms

crudo, raw meat dish, sushi-grade fish.

Examples of usage

  • Beef tartar is a classic delicacy in fine dining.
  • She ordered tuna tartar as an appetizer.
  • The restaurant is known for its salmon tartar.
Context #2 | Noun

dental plaque

Tartar, in dental terminology, refers to a hard deposit that forms on teeth due to the mineralization of dental plaque. It can lead to gum disease and cavities if not removed through professional cleaning. Regular dental hygiene can help prevent tartar buildup.

Synonyms

calculus, dental tartar.

Examples of usage

  • The dentist noted that I had some tartar buildup on my molars.
  • Regular brushing can help prevent tartar formation.
  • She scheduled a cleaning to remove tartar from her teeth.

Translations

Translations of the word "tartar" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tรกrtaro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเคพเคฐเฅเคŸเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tartar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tartar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฐั€ั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tartar

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฟใƒซใ‚ฟใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tartare

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tรกrtaro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tartar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒ€๋ฅดํƒ€๋ฅด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุงุฑุชุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tartar

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tartar

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅก”ๅก” sauce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tartar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tartar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐั€-ั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒ แƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tartar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tรกrtaro

Etymology

The word 'tartar' originates from the late Middle English period, derived from the Old French term 'tartare', which in turn came from the Latin 'tartarum'. The original sense of the word referred to a group of nomadic peoples from Central Asia known as the Tartars, whose name was popularized in Europe during the 13th century. The culinary use of the word evolved from these associations with raw or undercooked dishes that were thought to be reflective of the Tartars' own dietary practices. Over time, it has come to denote various dishes made with raw ingredients, as well as the dental term for mineralized plaque. This shows both the culinary and dental contexts in which 'tartar' is used today.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,799, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.