poached

Meanings

• Verb

  Cooked gently in liquid, typically water or milk, often poaching an egg or fish.

  - "He poaches eggs every morning for breakfast."
  - "The chef poaches the salmon in a court-bouillon."

• Verb

  Stolen secretly or illegally, often used in the context of fishing.

  - "The fisherman was caught poaching in a protected area."
  - "The poachers sold the illegally caught fish to restaurants."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with poached
coached , dozed , roached , boasted

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Variants

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poach , poached , poaches , poaching

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Forms

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poched, poaches, poaching, poacher

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Etymology

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Old French 'pocher' meaning 'to cook in liquid'.

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Trivia

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1. Poaching is one of the oldest known cooking methods, dating back to ancient Rome.

2. The largest recorded poached egg weighed 6.27 kg (13.8 lbs).

3. Poaching regulations have been in place since the Middle Ages, with the first recorded laws dating back to the 13th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Poaching regulations: Laws and regulations designed to prevent poaching and protect wildlife.

2. Poaching techniques: Various methods used to poach food, such as poaching in milk, poaching in wine, or poaching in court-bouillon.

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Culture

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Poaching has been a significant issue in the fishing industry, leading to debates about conservation and sustainability. Poaching is also a popular cooking method for eggs, fish, and other foods.

How to Memorize "poached"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a pan filled with simmering liquid, with food gently cooking in it. Imagine the aroma and taste of the poached dish.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'poached' with gentle cooking in liquid or with the act of stealing illegally.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Poach and Catch' to remember the two meanings of the word: 'Poach' as a cooking method and 'Catch' as stealing illegally.

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