braaivleis

English

Etymology

From Afrikaans braaivleis.

Noun

braaivleis (uncountable)

1. (South Africa) A braai or barbecue.
   • 2012, Nadine Gordimer, No Time Like the Present, Bloomsbury, published 2013, page 10:

     No clue to the previous inhabitants—oh, except a rusted braaivleis grill and a kennel with half the roof missing.

Afrikaans

Etymology

From braai +‎ vleis (“meat”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbrɑːifləis/

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Noun

braaivleis (uncountable, diminutive braaivleisie)

1. braaied meat

Usage notes

The word is sometimes shortened to just vleis or vleisie, especially when the context is clear.

See also

• braai