poach
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Verb — To cook something gently in barely simmering liquid, usually water.
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How to use poach
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Etymology
From Old French pocher, "to put in a pocket" — the poached egg is thought of as tucked in a little pocket formed by its own white.
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What does “poach” mean?
The word “poach” means to cook something gently in barely simmering liquid, usually water. In plain terms, to cook gently in liquid, to hunt illegally, or to steal a person, client, or idea from a rival.
How do you pronounce “poach”?
“Poach” is pronounced POHCH (/ˈpoʊt͡ʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “poach” in a sentence?
Here is “poach” used in a sentence: “She poached the eggs for exactly three minutes.”
What part of speech is “poach”?
“Poach” is a verb.
Where does the word “poach” come from?
The word “poach” comes from Old French. From Old French pocher, "to put in a pocket" — the poached egg is thought of as tucked in a little pocket formed by its own white.
How many meanings does “poach” have?
“Poach” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to cook something gently in barely simmering liquid, usually water.