adj
poached
pohcht
adj
1
Cooked by gentle simmering in liquid.
"He ordered poached salmon with a side of greens."
2
Obtained through poaching, whether of wildlife or of a person from a rival organization.
"The ivory turned out to be poached, and the dealer was arrested."
How to Use Poached
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe past-tense/adjective form of poach — either cooked gently in liquid or illegally taken.
Common pairings
poached egg
poached pear
poached salmon
Word Forms
more poached comparative, most poached superlative
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