Definition of stew
(Entry 1 of 3)
stew
verb
stewed; stewing; stews
Definition of stew (Entry 2 of 3)
: to boil slowly or with simmering heat
1
: to become cooked by stewing
2
: to swelter especially from confinement in a hot or stuffy atmosphere
3
: to be in a state of suppressed agitation, worry, or resentment
stew
noun (2)Definition of stew (Entry 3 of 3)
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The first known use of stew was in the 13th century
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