Poached

Pronunciation: /ˈpoʊtʃt/

Poached (adjective)

  1. Cooked gently in hot water without boiling.
  2. Taken or hunted illegally, especially animals.

Examples

  • The poached eggs were served with toast.
  • She prefers poached fish over fried.

Common collocations: poached eggs, poached salmon, poached chicken, poached animals, poached ivory

Synonyms of Poached

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Poached

  • in the context of capturing animals
  • in the context of cooking