Braise
Braise ({not transcribed}) , noun
[So called from its iridescent colors.]
(Zoology) A European marine fish (Pagrus vulgaris) allied to the American scup; the becker. The name is sometimes applied to the related species.
Also: Braize
Braise , noun
[French]
1.
Charcoal powder; breeze.
2.
(Cookery) Braised meat.
Also: Braize
Braise , transitive verb
[French braiser, from braise coals.]
(Cookery) To stew or broil in a covered kettle or pan.
A braising kettle has a deep cover which holds coals; consequently the cooking is done from above, as well as below.