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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFried Chicken
/fraɪd ˈtʃɪk.ən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A dish consisting of chicken that has been coated in batter or breadcrumbs and deep-fried until crispy.
"She served fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy for dinner." - 2
A popular fast-food item, often served with sides like coleslaw or biscuits.
"The restaurant is famous for its spicy fried chicken and homemade sauces."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'fried chicken' originates from the combination of the word 'fried', which comes from the Old English 'frīgan' meaning to cook in fat, and 'chicken', which has roots in the Latin 'gallina'. The dish has evolved over centuries, particularly in Southern American cuisine, where it became a staple.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Fried Chicken" is said worldwide
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poulet frit
Transliteration: poulet frit
"Nous avons mangé du poulet frit pour le dîner."
frittierte Hähnchen
Transliteration: frittierte Hähnchen
"Wir haben frittierte Hähnchen zum Abendessen gegessen."
pollo fritto
Transliteration: pollo fritto
"Abbiamo ordinato pollo fritto per cena."
pollo frito
Transliteration: pollo frito
"Comimos pollo frito con arroz y frijoles."
frango frito
Transliteration: frango frito
"Nós pedimos frango frito para o jantar."
तला हुआ चिकन
Transliteration: tala hua chikan
"हमने रात के खाने के लिए तला हुआ चिकन खाया।"
炸鸡
Transliteration: zhá jī
"我们晚餐吃了炸鸡。"
프라이드 치킨
Transliteration: peuraideu chikin
"저녁으로 프라이드 치킨을 먹었습니다."
フライドチキン
Transliteration: furaido chikin
"夕食にフライドチキンを食べました。"
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