-ȯilə(r) noun
( -s )
Etymology: broil (I) + -er
1. : one that broils: as
a. : a utensil (as a grill) or an appliance used in broiling
b. : a compartment in a gas or electric stove with heat supplied overhead and a drip pan beneath
c. : a cook who specializes in the broiling of foods
2. : a chicken or other bird fit for broiling ; especially : a young chicken weighing up to 2 1/2 pounds dressed
3. : a very hot day
4. : a partly developed mushroom with the cap not fully expanded — compare button