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broiler

[ broi-ler ]
/ ˈbrɔɪ lər /
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noun
any device for broiling meat or fish; a grate, pan, or compartment in a stove for broiling.
Cooking. a young chicken suitable for broiling.
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Origin of broiler

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; see origin at broil1, -er1
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British Dictionary definitions for broiler

broiler
/ (ˈbrɔɪlə) /

noun
a young tender chicken suitable for roasting
mainly US a pan, grate, etc for broiling food
a very hot day
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