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Meaning of "taramasalata" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD TARAMASALATA

From Modern Greek, from tarama cod's roe.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF TARAMASALATA

ˌtærəməsəˈlɑːtə


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TARAMASALATA

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Taramasalata is a noun.
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WHAT DOES TARAMASALATA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Taramasalata

Taramasalata or taramosalata is a Greek and Turkish meze. The spelling taramosalata reflects the Greek, but in English the a spelling is common. Taramasalata is traditionally made from taramas, the salted and cured roe of the cod or the carp, though blends based on other forms of fish roe have become more common. The roe is mixed with either bread crumbs or mashed potato, and lemon juice, vinegar and olive oil. It is usually eaten as a dip, with bread and/or raw vegetables. The color can vary from creamy beige to pink, depending on the type of roe used. Mass-produced taramasalata is often a bright pink due to the addition of food coloring. In Greece, taramasalata is associated with Clean Monday, the first day of Great Lent.

Definition of taramasalata in the English dictionary

The definition of taramasalata in the dictionary is a creamy pale pink pâté, made from the roe of grey mullet or smoked cod and served as an hors d'oeuvre.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TARAMASALATA

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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TARAMASALATA

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WORDS THAT END LIKE TARAMASALATA

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Synonyms and antonyms of taramasalata in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «taramasalata» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TARAMASALATA

Find out the translation of taramasalata to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of taramasalata from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «taramasalata» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

taramasalata
1,325 millions of speakers
es

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taramasalata
570 millions of speakers
en

English

taramasalata
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

taramasalata
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تاراماسالاتا
280 millions of speakers
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taramasalata
278 millions of speakers
pt

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taramasalata
270 millions of speakers
bn

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taramasalata
260 millions of speakers
fr

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tarama
220 millions of speakers
ms

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Taramasalata
190 millions of speakers
de

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taramasalata
180 millions of speakers
ja

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taramasalata
130 millions of speakers
ko

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taramasalata
85 millions of speakers
jv

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Taramasalata
85 millions of speakers
vi

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taramasalata
80 millions of speakers
ta

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taramasalata
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

तामंसाल
75 millions of speakers
tr

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taramasalata
70 millions of speakers
it

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taramasalata
65 millions of speakers
pl

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taramasalata
50 millions of speakers
uk

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taramasalata
40 millions of speakers
ro

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Taramasalata
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ταραμοσαλάτα
15 millions of speakers
af

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taramasalata
14 millions of speakers
sv

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taramasalata
10 millions of speakers
no

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taramasalata
5 millions of speakers

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TARAMASALATA»

Discover the use of taramasalata in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to taramasalata and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Regional Greek Cooking
L.S you re reading this, chances are that some Greek somewhere is spreading taramasalata on a piece or toasted bread either for himself or his guest. This classic Greek dip began as carp eggs in wider Macedonia and Central Greece, where ...
Dean Karayanis, Catherine Karayanis, 2008
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New England Home Cooking: 350 Recipes from Town and Country, ...
This creamy, pale salmon pink taramasalata was—and still is—my absolute hands- down favorite of all that we tried. It's made with tarama, tiny, bright pink, salt-packed carp roe, that we bought in the always fascinating Steve's Greek grocery ...
Brooke Dojny, 2011
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1001 Foods To Die For
GREECE < Taramasalata GREECE Hummus One of two Greek purees that have become widely popular outside their country of origin, the other being hummus, taramasalata is made from preserved fish roe. Nearly always delicate pale pink ...
Madison Books, Andrews McMeel Publishing,LLC, 2007
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Tom Kerridge's Proper Pub Food
Crispy. pig's. cheeks. and. deep-fried. shallots. with. taramasalata. and. flat. breads. Think of this as a homemade kebab with a chilli kick. This dish takes time, but the result really is worth it. Braised pork cheeks are such a good and ...
Tom Kerridge, 2013
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Danks Street Depot
Taramasalata for a party This is the one recipe that I am most nervous about including in this book. Whenever you make and serve this, beware of the taramasalata police. You will recognize them immediately as they move towards your bowl ...
Jared Ingersoll, 2006
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Twelve Months of Monastery Salads: 200 Divine Recipes for ...
Taramasalata is a creamy Greek dip made with carp roe. You may find it in the ethnic food section of your supermarket or in a specialty foods market. MAKES 6 SERVINGS Salad 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled One 4-ounce jar taramasalata 4 ripe ...
Brother Victor-Antoine D'Avila-Latourrette, 2010
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Little Foods of the Mediterranean: 500 Fabulous Recipes for ...
This meze of fried bay scallops on top of taramasalata, a smooth cream of carp roe eggs blended with olive oil and bread, is called tarak ve taramasalata. Taramasalata of very good quality can be purchased in Greek or Armenian markets and ...
Clifford A. Wright, 2003
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Good Cooking: The New Basics
calamari with "taramasalata' SERVES 4 A heavenly combination of paprika- dusted calamari rings with a light, fluffy puree of smoked salmon that tastes even better than traditional Greek taramasalata made with smoked cod roe. lib fresh squid ...
Jill Dupleix, 2005
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Cosmopolitan: Delicious to Eat, Easy to Make
I love taramasalata but hate the calories in all that oil. Here is a less inflationary version using Greek yogurt. Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 2 minutes 150 g (6 oz) white bread, crusts 150 ml (6 fl oz) milk 250 g(8 oz) smokedcod's ...
Richard Ehrlich
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Handbook of Herbs and Spices
Ps. putida C Quattara et al., 2001 Taramasalata Origanum spp. Salm. ser. Enteritidis B Koutsoumanis et al., 1999 Taramasalata Mentha spp. Salm. ser. Enteritidis, L. monocytogenes D Tassou et al., 1995 Taramasalata Origanum spp.
K. V. Peter, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TARAMASALATA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term taramasalata is used in the context of the following news items.
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The Weekly Dish: Shrimp With Cod Roe at Omega Ouzeri
Last week I sampled several dishes, but one of my favorites was a special: three hefty, sautéed tail-on Gulf shrimp served on a bed of taramasalata, a Greek ... «Seattle Weekly, May 15»
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How to Make the Perfect Taramasalata
It is customary to begin a piece on taramasalata by lamenting “the enormous damage” done to its ... Lindsey Bareham and Simon Hopkinson's taramasalata. «NDTV, May 15»
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Chef Gizzi Erskine feeds pedigree cat cheese, taramasalata, tortilla …
When I make taramasalata she'll eat and eat and eat it, it's her death row dish. 'She loves cheese, caviar and anything really fishy.' But Kimchi occasionally ... «Daily Mail, Apr 15»
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Cooking up excuses
Over the years, I have fed the family and even written a couple of cookbooks, but I have decided that enough is enough. I used to make my own taramasalata, ... «The Guardian, Mar 15»
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Biota takes out Best Dish at Taste festival [video]
Presented on the festival's opening night, Biota claimed the award for its smoked taramasalata with pickled lettuce and charcoal cracker. Coming in at second ... «Australian Hospitality Magazine, Mar 15»
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What Publishers Can Learn from My Local Greek Grocer
I mentioned to him that I have visited Greece, and we talked about the islands I had been to, how I would love to get some good taramasalata that's so hard to ... «Digital Book World, Feb 15»
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Flying the coop: Claudia Roden's final meal
My son's taramasalata, Italian crostini with creamy gorgonzola, walnuts and sauteed grapes, and double cream beaten with lots of parmesan. I like having these ... «The Guardian, Dec 14»
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Which diet is best: low-fat or low-carb?
I also took to eating lots of raw broccoli and carrot dipped in taramasalata and humous, which I found tasty and easy to eat. I could pick at that while browsing ... «The Guardian, Sep 14»
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Taste test: smoked fish
100g, £1. This is taramasalata pink rather than salmon pink. There are little bits of cream cheese throughout … It's pleasant tasting.. Sainsbury's Taste the ... «The Guardian, Aug 14»
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The 10 Best International Food Markets In NYC
Do not leave without a tub of taramasalata, a delicious Greek mezze made of fish roe—the stuff they whip up here is by far the best in the city. Ninth Ave ... «Gothamist, May 14»
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