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broast

Pronunciation: /brəʊst/

Definition of broast

verb

[with object] North American

cook (food) by a combination of broiling and roasting: [as adjective]: (broasted)broasted chicken

Origin:

1980s: blend of broil¹ and roast

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Definition of broast in the US English dictionary

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monocular

/ məˈnɒkjʊlə

adjective , noun

with, for, or in one eye …

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