braise

(brāz)

transitive verb braised, braising

to cook (meat or vegetables) by browning in fat and then simmering in a covered pan with a little liquid

Origin: Fr braiser < braise, live coals < Gmc *brasa, glowing coals

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transitive verb braised braised, brais·ing, brais·es

To cook (meat or vegetables) by browning in fat, then simmering in a small quantity of liquid in a covered container.

Origin:

Origin: French braiser

Origin: , from braise, hot charcoal

Origin: , from Old French brese

Origin: , of Germanic origin; see bhreu- in Indo-European roots

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