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pan-fried

|pan/fried|

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/ˈpænˌfraɪd/

cooked in a pan

Etymology
Etymology Information

'pan-fried' originates from the combination of 'pan' and 'fried', where 'pan' refers to a cooking utensil and 'fried' means cooked in hot fat or oil.

Historical Evolution

'pan-fried' evolved from the practice of frying food in a pan, a method that has been used for centuries.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'cooked in a pan with oil', and this meaning has remained consistent over time.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

cooked by frying in a pan with a small amount of oil or fat.

The pan-fried fish was crispy and delicious.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42