Tartar: meaning, definitions and examples
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tartar
[ หtษหrtษr ]
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.
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:
๐ต๐น tรกrtaro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคฐเฅเคเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Tartar
๐ฎ๐ฉ tartar
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐััะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ tartar
๐ฏ๐ต ใฟใซใฟใซ
๐ซ๐ท tartare
๐ช๐ธ tรกrtaro
๐น๐ท tartar
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ฅดํ๋ฅด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุงุฑุชุงุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ tartar
๐ธ๐ฐ tartar
๐จ๐ณ ๅกๅก sauce
๐ธ๐ฎ tartar
๐ฎ๐ธ tartar
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐั-ัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แขแแ แขแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tartar
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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