brochette
Americannoun
plural
brochettesadjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of brochette
First recorded in 1705–10; from French; Old French brochete; see broach, -ette
Example Sentences
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In New York, it's difficult to get away with gummy quenelles de brochette.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2018
A trolley selling sandwiches stood where once the onboard chef in pristine whites could be found creating mouth-watering dishes like flambéed Bourbon shrimp or zesty brochette of Dijon lamb.
From BBC • Jan. 9, 2015
My brochette of scallops lay on a giant raviolo, soggy in a seasick green sauce.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 30, 2010
For us, the sate kambing, a brochette of succulent, almost caramelized lamb was the star of the entrees.
From New York Times • Jul. 21, 2010
The common ones are used to fasten pieces of meat together; to roast or bake small birds, liver in brochette, etc., etc.
From Hand-Book of Practical Cookery for Ladies and Professional Cooks by Blot, Pierre
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