How well-known is the word broiler?

FrankU · #1 (permalink) Tue Mar 28, 2006 12:23 pm *How well-known is the word broiler?*

Hi, we had a discussion with a guy from eastern Germany about the origin of the word broiler. I knew that the term was used in east Germany and this guy told me that it actually is an American word. Now, what about the UK and other English speaking countries? Is broiler used there?
Thanks,
Frank
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Mister Micawber · #2 (permalink) Tue Mar 28, 2006 13:06 pm *How well-known is the word broiler?*

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The kitchen appliance or the chicken?
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Alan · #3 (permalink) Tue Mar 28, 2006 13:43 pm *Broiler house*

Hi FrankU,

To the best of my knowledge here in the Uk most people would recognise it as in broiler house where the broiler chickens are reared.

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Conchita · #4 (permalink) Tue Mar 28, 2006 15:54 pm *Grill/broiler*

A broiler is a grill, which is the word mostly used in the parts of Europe I've been to. Also, in cookery books you often see the terms 'to grill' or 'to broil'.

FrankU · #5 (permalink) Thu Mar 30, 2006 11:12 am *Broilerplate response?*

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