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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  • Bobbi boils with resentment and shame when Recife’s crooked police chief undermines his masculinity.
    Michael Snyder, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Charleston has also earned a national reputation for its cuisine, with restaurants, such as Hyman’s Seafood and Magnolias, serving classic dishes like shrimp-n-grits, red rice, and Lowcountry boils.
    Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Parboils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parboils. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.

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