brochette

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English

Marinated chicken on brochettes

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bɹəʊˈʃɛt/
  • Audio (US):(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɛt

Noun

brochette (plural brochettes)

  1. A small skewer or spit on which small pieces of meat, fish or vegetables are roasted or broiled.
  2. Food cooked on such a device.
    Coordinate terms: kebab, alambre

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French

Etymology

From broche +‎ -ette.

Pronunciation

Noun

brochette f (plural brochettes)

  1. brochette (skewer)
  2. brochette (meat)
  3. small brooch

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