broiler

noun broil·er \ˈbrȯi-lər\

: a part of an oven that becomes very hot and that food is placed under to be broiled

: a young chicken that is suitable for broiling

Full Definition of BROILER

: one that broils

: a bird fit for broiling; especially : a chicken that is younger and smaller than a roaster

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14th century

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noun broil·er \ˈbrȯi-lər\

: a young chicken suitable for broiling

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