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brochette

Pronunciation: /brɒˈʃɛt/
Definition of brochette

noun

  • a skewer or spit on which chunks of meat or fish are barbecued, grilled, or roasted:beef and lamb en brochette
  • a dish consisting of chunks of meat or fish cooked on a brochette: healthy dishes like brochettes of seafood

Origin:

French, diminutive of broche 'skewer'

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Definition of brochette in the US English dictionary
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