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Pronunciation : Braise, Braize
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [So called from its iridescent colors.] (Zo?l.)
Definition : Defn: A European marine fish (Pagrus vulgaris) allied to the American scup; the becker. The name is sometimes applied to the related species. [Also written brazier.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Braise, Braize
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F.]
Definition : 1. Charcoal powder; breeze.

2. (Cookery)

Defn: Braised meat.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Braise
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [F. braiser, fr. braise coals.] (Cookery)
Definition : Defn: To stew or broil in a covered kettle or pan. A braising kettle has a deep cover which holds coals; consequently the cooking is done from above, as well as below. Mrs. Henderson.

t.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913