graillon

graillon

French

Etymology

From Old French graïllier, graeillier (to roast on a grill) +‎ -on. See griller (to grill). Analyzable as grailler +‎ -on, though according to the TLFi, the latter is formed from the noun.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡʁa.jɔ̃/ ~ /ɡʁɑ.jɔ̃/
  • Audio (France (Vosges)):(file)

Noun

graillon m (plural graillons)

  1. grilled flavor; taste or scent of burnt grilled meat or fat
  2. leftovers from a meal, collected and resold

Derived terms

  • graillonner
  • graillonneux

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