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broiler

broi·ler

UK/ˈbɹɔɪlə/ US/ˈbɹɔɪlɚ/ uncommon archaic us

noun

1.

an oven or part of a stove used for broiling

2.

flesh of a small young chicken not over 2 l/2 lb suitable for broiling

Origin

From broil + -er (agent noun suffix) or, for the chickens, + -er (patient suffix).

Phrases

  • broiler chicken
  • broiler house
  • turbo broiler

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