braaivleis

English

Etymology

From Afrikaans braaivleis.

Noun

braaivleis (uncountable)

  1. (South Africa) braai meat.
    • 2012, Nadine Gordimer, No Time Like the Present, Bloomsbury, published 2013, page 10:
      No clue to the previous inhabitants—oh, except a rusted braaivleis grill and a kennel with half the roof missing.

Afrikaans

Etymology

From braai +‎ vleis (“meat”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbrɑːifləis/
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Noun

braaivleis (uncountable, diminutive braaivleisie)

  1. braaied meat, grilled meat
  2. meat prepared for a braai

See also

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