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rare (2)

rare [ rer ] (comparative rar·er, superlative rar·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
cooked quickly: describes meat that is cooked quickly and lightly so as to remain raw and juicy inside

[Mid-17th century. Alteration of dialect rear "underdone" (describing eggs), origin ?]
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