torrefy
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Latin torrefaciō.
Pronunciation
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "RP" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈtɒ.ɹɪ.faɪ/
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "US" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈtɔ.ɹɪ.faɪ/
Audio (US): (file)
Verb
torrefy (third-person singular simple present torrefies, present participle torrefying, simple past and past participle torrefied)
- (transitive) To subject to intense heat; to parch, to roast.