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braise

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Verb (usu participle)

CIDE DICTIONARY

braisen. [So called from its iridescent colors.].
     A European marine fish (Pagrus vulgaris) allied to the American scup; the becker. The name is sometimes applied to the related species.  [1913 Webster]
braisen. [F.].
  •  Charcoal powder; breeze.  [1913 Webster]
  •  Braised meat.  [1913 Webster]
braisev. t. [F. braiser, fr. braise coals.].
     To stew or broil in a covered kettle or pan.  [1913 Webster]
    "A braising kettle has a deep cover which holds coals; consequently the cooking is done from above, as well as below."  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

braise, v.tr. fry lightly and then stew slowly with a little liquid in a closed container.

Etymology
F braiser f. braise live coals

THESAURUS

braise

bake, barbecue, baste, blanch, boil, brew, broil, brown, coddle, cook, curry, devil, do, do to perfection, fire, fricassee, frizz, frizzle, fry, griddle, grill, heat, oven-bake, pan, pan-broil, parboil, poach, prepare, prepare food, roast, saute, scallop, sear, shirr, simmer, steam, stew, stir-fry, toast

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