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broth

/brɔθ/
/brɒθ/
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Other forms: broths

Definitions of broth
  1. noun
    liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered; used as a basis for e.g. soups or sauces
    synonyms: stock
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    types:
    liquor, pot likker, pot liquor
    the liquid in which vegetables or meat have be cooked
    beef broth, beef stock
    a stock made with beef
    chicken broth, chicken stock
    a stock made with chicken
    stock cube
    a cube of dehydrated stock
    type of:
    soup
    liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food
  2. noun
    a thin soup of meat or fish or vegetable stock
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    types:
    barley water
    used to feed infants
    bouillon
    a clear seasoned broth
    type of:
    soup
    liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food
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/brɔθ/
UK
/brɒθ/
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