parboil
[ pahr-boil ]
/ ˈpɑrˌbɔɪl /
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verb (used with object)
to boil partially or for a short time; precook.
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parboil
/ (ˈpɑːˌbɔɪl) /
verb (tr)
to boil until partially cooked, often before further cooking
to subject to uncomfortable heat
Word Origin for parboil
C15: from Old French parboillir, from Late Latin perbullīre to boil thoroughly (see per-, boil 1); modern meaning due to confusion of par- with part
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