charred

Meanings

• meaning 1: something that has been burnt or scorched.

  - "The steak was charred on the grill."
  - "The fireworks created a charred landscape."

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Synonyms

blacken , scorch , sear , singe , coal

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Rhymes

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burnt , scorched , smoldered , charred

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Homophones

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1. Charred (en) : something that has been burnt or scorched
   

2. Chared (en) : a type of meat that has been cooked quickly over an open flame, often resulting in a charred or blackened exterior
   

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Variants

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char , chare , chared , charing , charred , charring , chars

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Charred (adjective): something that has been burnt or scorched.

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Etymology

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The word 'charred' comes from the Old English word 'ceorra' which means 'bald', 'scorched', or 'burnt'. Over time, the meaning of the word 'ceorra' evolved to specifically mean 'scorched' or 'burnt'.

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1. Burnt: A term used to describe something that has been exposed to fire or heat and has undergone some degree of change as a result. The extent of the change can vary depending on the intensity and duration of the exposure to fire or heat. For example, a piece of wood that has been exposed to a moderate heat for a prolonged period of time may become dry, brittle, and charred, while a piece of metal that has been exposed to an intense heat for a brief period of time may become red hot and molten, while a piece of food that has been exposed to an open flame for a short period of time may become lightly browned or slightly charred, while a piece of food that has been exposed to a moderate heat for a prolonged period of time may become fully cooked, tender, and flavorful, while a piece of food that has been exposed to an intense heat for a brief period of time may become seared, caramelized, and crispy on the outside, while remaining tender and juicy on the inside.

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Culture

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In many cultures, charred food is considered to be a delicacy. For example, in Japanese cuisine, charred bamboo shoots are a popular ingredient in dishes such as okonomiyaki and takoyaki. In Mexican cuisine, charred tortillas are used to make dishes such as tacos al carbon and quesadillas. Charred food is also popular in many other cultures around the world.

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