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poach

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of poach

to cook in a liquid heated to the point that it gives off steam

  • poaching fish in a stock flavored with white wine
Synonyms of poach

boil, coddle, parboil, simmer, stew
Words Related to poach

scald

braise, fricassee, pressure-cook, smother, steam

reboil

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