verb.
Simple past tense and past participle of braise.
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adjective.
cooked by browning in fat and then simmering in a closed container
Word Usage
"Frozen artichoke hearts or artichoke quarters work well in braised recipes, especially when they are first lightly browned in olive oil to drive out excess moisture and bring up the flavor."