noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A framework or grill upon which meat is laid to dry, or to be roasted. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   Meat prepared in this way. uncountable

Verb

1. 1
   To dry meat on such a frame.

Synonyms

All synonyms

barbecue

Etymology

Borrowed from French boucan. See buccaneer.

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