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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  • As soon as water boils, turn off heat; cover saucepan, and let stand for 12 minutes.
    Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
  • These boils impact the Egyptians and even Pharaoh’s magicians.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Parboils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parboils. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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