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Definition of Simmer

1. Noun. Temperature just below the boiling point. "The stew remained at a simmer for hours"

2. Verb. Boil slowly at low temperature. "The chefs simmer the vegetables"; "Simmering water"

Definition of Simmer

1. v. i. To boil gently, or with a gentle hissing; to begin to boil.

2. v. t. To cause to boil gently; to cook in liquid heated almost or just to the boiling point.

Definition of Simmer

1. to cook below or just at the boiling point [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Simmer

1. To boil gently, or with a gentle hissing; to begin to boil. "I simmer as liquor doth on the fire before it beginneth to boil." (Palsgrave) Origin: Prov. E. Also simper; an onomatopoetic word. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Simmer

similize similized similizes similor similors simioid simious simis simitar simitars

simkin simkins simlin simlins simmer (current term) simmer (current term) simmered simmering simmers simmer down

Simmonds' disease Simmons' citrate medium simnel simnels simoleon simoleons Simon Simon's position Simon's sign Simonart's bands

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