Main Entry: ¹bar·be·cue

Pronunciation: \ˈbär-bi-ˌkyü\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): bar·be·cued; bar·be·cu·ing

Etymology: ²barbecue

Date: 1690

1 : to roast or broil on a rack or revolving spit over or before a source of heat (as hot coals)
2 : to cook in a highly seasoned vinegar sauce

— bar·be·cu·er noun