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poach

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  1. 1) poach (verb)
  2. 2) poach (verb)

1poach

verb \ˈpōch\

Definition of POACH

transitive verb
: to cook in simmering liquid

Origin of POACH

Middle English pocchen, from Middle French pocher, from Old French poché poached, literally, bagged, from poche bag, pocket — more at pouch
First Known Use: 15th century

Other Food Terms

Reuben, calamari, chuck, curry, edamame, foie gras, hummus, leaven, nonpareil, peel

Rhymes with POACH

broach, coach, loach, roach

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