broiler

[ broi-ler ]
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noun
  1. any device for broiling meat or fish; a grate, pan, or compartment in a stove for broiling.

  2. Cooking. a young chicken suitable for broiling.

Origin of broiler

1
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; see origin at broil1, -er1

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British Dictionary definitions for broiler

broiler

/ (ˈbrɔɪlə) /


noun
  1. a young tender chicken suitable for roasting

  2. mainly US a pan, grate, etc for broiling food

  1. a very hot day

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