/ ˈpɑːbɔɪl; NAmE ˈpɑːrb-/ verb
[ vn ] to boil food, especially vegetables, until it is partly cooked
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : from Old French parbouillir , from late Latin perbullire boil thoroughly, from Latin per- through, thoroughly (later confused with part ) + bullire to boil.