Category:Parboil

Par"boil`, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Parboiled; p. pr. & vb. n. Parboiling.] Etym: [oe. parboilen, of. parbouillir to cook well; par Through (see par) + bouillir to boil, l. bullire. The sense has been Influenced by e. part. See lst boil.]

1. To boil or cook thoroughly. [obs.] B. Jonson.

2. To boil in part; to cook partially by boiling.