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Fish Dish

/fɪʃ dɪʃ/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A prepared food item made primarily from fish, often served as a main course.

    "The restaurant is famous for its grilled salmon fish dish."
  2. 2

    Any recipe or meal that features fish as a key ingredient.

    "She decided to try a new fish dish for dinner, using fresh ingredients."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'fish' originates from Old English 'fisc', which is of Germanic origin, related to Dutch 'vis' and German 'Fisch'. 'Dish' comes from the Old English 'disc', which has Latin roots in 'discus', referring to a shallow container. The combination reflects a culinary context that has evolved over centuries.

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