noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A small skewer or spit on which small pieces of meat, fish or vegetables are roasted or broiled.
2. 2
   a small spit or skewer wordnet
3. 3
   Food cooked on such a device.

Synonyms

All synonyms

skewer

Etymology

Borrowed from French brochette, diminutive of broche (“spit”).

Related phrases

en brochette

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