braise Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb cook in liquid
    • braise beef

WordNet

Braise, Braize noun (Also<
  • Braise
  • Braize
)
Etymology
So called from its iridescent colors.
Definitions
  1. (Zoöl.) 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.
Braise, Braize noun (Also<
  • Braise
  • Braize
)
Etymology
F.
Definitions
  1. Charcoal powder; breeze.
  2. (Cookery) Braised meat.
Braise transitive verb
Etymology
F. braiser, fr. braise coals.
Definitions
  1. (Cookery) 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.

Webster 1913