BRAISES

Noun

braises

plural of braise

Verb

braises

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of braise

Anagrams

• Basseri, bassier, brassie

Source: Wiktionary


BRAISE

Braise, Braize, n. Etym: [So called from its iridescent colors.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: A European marine fish (Pagrus vulgaris) allied to the American scup; the becker. The name is sometimes applied to the related species. [Also written brazier.]

Braise, Braize, n. Etym: [F.]

1. Charcoal powder; breeze.

2. (Cookery)

Definition: Braised meat.

Braise, v. t. Etym: [F. braiser, fr. braise coals.] (Cookery)

Definition: To stew or broil in a covered kettle or pan. A braising kettle has a deep cover which holds coals; consequently the cooking is done from above, as well as below. Mrs. Henderson.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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