braai

English

/bɹaɪ/

noun
Definitions
  • (South Africa) A barbecue grill, especially an open outdoor grill built specifically for the purpose of braaing.
  • (chiefly) A social meeting, including the braaing of meat; a cookout.

Etymology

Derived from Afrikaans braai (barbecue, grill) derived from Dutch, Flemish braden (roast).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

braden

Gloss

roast

Concept
Semantic Field

Food and drink

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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