Etymology

brochette

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Today it means: A small skewer or spit on which small pieces of meat, fish or vegetables are roasted or broiled. Full definition →

French brochette
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  1. French · borrowed frombrochette
  2. English todaybrochette

Borrowed from French brochette, diminutive of broche (“spit”).

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