parboils

Definition of parboilsnext
present tense third-person singular of parboil
as in boils
to cook in a liquid heated to the point that it gives off steam parboil a lobster

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  • Also contaminated are fish, staples of Midwestern fish fries and fish boils, and an important part of the diet of Indigenous tribes, certain immigrant populations and communities of color.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
  • His weight fluctuated and boils broke out under his arms and along his neck, said Ramos, who frequently speaks with Castillo and Otero via phone.
    Rick Jervis, USA Today, 13 May 2026
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“Parboils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parboils. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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