barbecue

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Alternative spellings 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Pronunciation 1.4 Noun 1.4.1 Synonyms 1.4.2 Derived terms 1.4.3 Translations 1.5 Verb 1.5.1 Translations

[edit] English

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[edit] Alternative spellings

• barbeque
• BBQ
• bar-b-que

[edit] Etymology

From Spanish barbacoa, from Arawakan (Haiti) barbakoa "framework of sticks," the raised wooden structure the Indians used to either sleep on or cure meat. Originally "meal of roasted meat or fish".

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[edit] Noun

barbecue (plural barbecues)

1. A fireplace or pit for grilling food, typically used outdoors and traditionally employing hot charcoal as the heating medium.
2. A meal or event highlighted by food cooked on a barbecue.

   We're having a barbecue on Saturday, and you're invited.

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• braai (South African English)

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• barbecue sauce
• barbie

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[edit] Verb

to barbecue (third-person singular simple present barbecues, present participle barbecuing, simple past and past participle barbecued)

1. To cook food on a barbecue; to grill.

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