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Meaning of "gravlax" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD GRAVLAX

From Norwegian, from grav grave (because the salmon is left to ferment) + laks or Swedish lax salmon.
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PRONUNCIATION OF GRAVLAX

gravlax  [ˈɡrævˌlæks] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GRAVLAX

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Gravlax is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GRAVLAX MEAN IN ENGLISH?

gravlax

Gravlax

Gravlax is a Nordic dish consisting of raw salmon, cured in salt, sugar, and dill. Gravlax is usually served as an appetizer, sliced thinly and accompanied by hovmästarsås, a dill and mustard sauce, either on bread of some kind, or with boiled potatoes.

Definition of gravlax in the English dictionary

The definition of gravlax in the dictionary is dry-cured salmon, marinated in salt, sugar, and spices, as served in Scandinavia.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GRAVLAX


chillax
tʃɪˈlæks
earthflax
ˈɜːθˌflæks
flax
flæks
galax
ˈɡeɪlæks
gravadlax
ˈɡrævədˌlæks
lax
læks
malax
ˈmælæks
overlax
ˌəʊvəˈlæks
parallax
ˈpærəˌlæks
relax
rɪˈlæks
sceuophylax
ˌskjuːˈɒfɪˌlæks
slacks
slæks
smilax
ˈsmaɪlæks
toadflax
ˈtəʊdˌflæks

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GRAVLAX

gravitational wave
gravitationally
gravitative
gravities
gravitino
gravitometer
graviton
gravity
gravity anomaly
gravity cell
gravity dam
gravity fault
gravity platform
gravity scale
gravity wave
Gravol
gravure
gravy
gravy boat
gravy train

WORDS THAT END LIKE GRAVLAX

Ajax
annual parallax
Bax
climax
diurnal parallax
Fairfax
geocentric parallax
Halifax
heliocentric parallax
hoax
income tax
max
pax
property tax
sales tax
sax
syntax
tax
telefax
wax

Synonyms and antonyms of gravlax in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «gravlax» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GRAVLAX

Find out the translation of gravlax to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of gravlax from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «gravlax» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

渍鲑鱼片
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

gravlax
570 millions of speakers

English

gravlax
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

gravlax
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

gravlax
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

гравлакс
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

gravlax
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

gravlax
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

gravlax
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Gravlax
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Graved Lachs
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

グラブラクス
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

그라브 락스
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Gravlax
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

gravlax
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

gravlax
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ग्रेवॅक्स
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

şeker ve tuz karşımı aparatif
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

gravlax
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

gravlax
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

гравлакс
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

gravlax
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

gravlax
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

gravlax
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

gravlax
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Gravlaks
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of gravlax

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GRAVLAX»

The term «gravlax» is quite widely used and occupies the 46.156 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GRAVLAX» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «gravlax» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «gravlax» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about gravlax

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GRAVLAX»

Discover the use of gravlax in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to gravlax and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Big Small Plates
" -Sacramento Bee "Pawlcyn's new book focuses on small plates-tapas-in a grand way." -Baltimore Sun "Buy this book because the recipes are flavorful, diverse, and conducive to infinite applications.
Cindy Pawlcyn, Pablo Jacinto, 2012
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Preparing Fish and Wild Game: The Complete Photo Guide to ...
GRAVLAX INGREDIENTS 2 SALMON OR OTHER OILY FISH FILLETS, 2 TO 2 V2 POUNDS EACH, SKIN ON '/3 CUP SALT 1/4 CUP SUGAR 1 TABLESPOON DRIED DILL WEED 2 TABLESPOONS COARSELY GROUND BLACK PEPPER ...
Creative Publishing Editors, Creative Publishing international Creative Publishing International, 2000
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Daniel Boulud's Cafe Boulud Cookbook
Gravlax This is the gravlax we used to make when, in my early twenties, I was a chef at the Plaza Hotel in Copenhagen, and it's the gravlax I make when I'm nostalgic for my time in Scandinavia. Gravlax is cured salmon, the cure being a mix of ...
Daniel Boulud, Dorie Greenspan, 1999
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Fish Without a Doubt: The Cook's Essential Companion
SALADS, CEVICHES, AND GRAVLAX CLASSIC AMERICAN TUNA SALAD Here's the deal: you don't want. 334 Classic American Tuna Salad 335 Tuna Salad with Pickled Vegetables 336 Nicoise Salad Poached Tuna 336 338 Sicilian Tuna ...
Rick Moonen, Roy Finamore, 2008
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The Swedish Table
GRAVLAXSMÖRGÅS MED SENAPSSÅS SERVES4 Gravlax is one of the most popular ways to eat salmon in Sweden. It is eaten for breakfast, lunch, and dinner , and it is almost always served during parties and special events. Layer the ...
Helene Henderson, 2005
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Good Fat
There's a lot of confusion about gravlax, which is reminiscent of smoked salmon, though not smoked, just cured briefly to firm it a bit and infuse some flavor. While you might not think of making smoked salmon at home, gravlax is actually a ...
Fran McCullough, 2004
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All Around the World Cookbook
I o matter where you travel in Scandinavia, a dilled mustard sauce always accompanies gravlax or other cured fish. Its smooth, velvety consistency comes from adding the oil drop by E SE * drop while whisking constantly. The choice of vinegar ...
Sheila Lukins, 1994
8
Gourmet Gifts: 100 Delicious Recipes for Every Occasion to ...
A fishing creel filled with gravlax and limpa is a beautiful gift. Traditional creels, woven like baskets, are available at sporting-goods stores and outdoor-sports outfitters; less expensive decorative versions (available at home-goods and craft  ...
Dinah Corley, 2011
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Gravlax
Gravlax or gravad lax (Swedish), gravet laks (Danish), gravlaks (Norwegian, Danish), graavilohi (Finnish), graavil he (Estonian), graflax (Icelandic) is a Nordic dish consisting of raw salmon, cured in salt, sugar, and dill.
Cornelia Cecilia Eglantine, 2011
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Multilingual Dictionary of Fish and Fish Products
GRAVLAX. (Sweden) DAN: Gravlaks DUT: Drooggezouten gekruide zalm FIN: Graavisuolattu lohi ICE: Graflax ITA: Filetti di salmone svedesi NOR: Gravlaks POR: Filetes de salmão à sueca SPA: Filetes de salmón con sal, azucar y especias ...
OECD: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GRAVLAX»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term gravlax is used in the context of the following news items.
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Malswick House launching soon near Newent
... which will will span grazing options such as Severn and Wye salmon gravlax with dill mustard, chorizo croquettes and moules marinière; ... «SoGlos.com, Jul 15»
2
Portland eats: Where quirk and comfort combine
Insiders talk up the lefse and gravlax at Viking Soul Food, the Japanese street food at Buki and the pakora-fried chicken laced with black ... «Mail Tribune, Jul 15»
3
Where to Dine Like a Frenchman this Bastille Day
... a four-course celebration menu ($65), with classic French dishes including house-cured salmon gravlax, salad Lyonnaise, and pain perdu. «7x7, Jul 15»
4
Why Philly's Mike Solomonov Is The Genius of Modern Jewish …
A chunky dice of salmon gravlax came tumbled with shards of deep-fried potato latkes and radish slices over scallion cream cheese the color of ... «Eater, Jul 15»
5
Struie Road Pops back With A Bang on Friday July 24
Diners can enjoy haggis with horseradish and potatoes skins, earl grey salmon gravlax and red braised spring pigeon among other delicacies. «Haute Living, Jul 15»
6
Comfort & Quirk: Portland, Oregon, ranks among best US food cities
Insiders talk up the lefse and gravlax at Viking Soul Food, the Japanese street food at Buki and the pakora-fried chicken laced with black ... «Columbia Daily Tribune, Jul 15»
7
The Sydney Harbour 5k and 10k takes place on July 12. Opera …
The opening night party also boasts a live set from Swedish jazz band Alfonsine and after-party canapes such as gravlax and Danish meatballs ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
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North Portland's best restaurants: Diner 2015
... fried potatoes sliced like radiatori, delicata squash tossed with brown butter croutons in tart yogurt cream and gravlax with effusive bits of fried ... «OregonLive.com, Jul 15»
9
Little America & Grand America
His menu ranges from Continental classics like escargot with garlic butter ($11), French onion soup ($7) and homemade gravlax ($8) to more ... «Salt Lake City Weekly, Jul 15»
10
Trio thriving as publicans in capital
... from the smoky Invercargill-made Yeastie Boys Rex Attitude beer and accompanied by a Tuatara Helles and beetroot-cured salmon gravlax. «Otago Daily Times, Jun 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Gravlax [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/gravlax>. Apr 2024 ».
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