carvery en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *gerbʰ-der. Proto-Germanic *kerbaną Proto-West Germanic *kerban Old English ċeorfan Middle English kerven English carve Middle English -re, -ri, -rie, -ry, -rye English -ry English carvery From carve + -ry.
Meanings
- A restaurant specializing in roast meat, particularly roast beef and Sunday roasts.
- The station within a buffet where such food is served.
- A meal consisting of such food.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| carveries | Number=Plur | lexicographic |