English · Food & Drink
poach
/poʊtʃ/
[/poʊtʃ/]
cook gently in simmering liquid
Intermediateverb
Definition
To cook food, such as eggs or fish, gently in liquid that is hot but not boiling. It can also mean to catch animals illegally.
Example
I like to poach an egg for breakfast.
I like to poach an egg for breakfast.
Etymology
From Old French 'pocher' (to enclose in a bag), from the egg white forming a pocket.
How & Where It’s Used
Common for eggs and fish; also means illegal hunting.