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stir-fry

[stur-frahy] verb, -fried, -fry⋅ing, noun, adjective
–verb (used with object)
1. to cook (food) quickly by cutting into small pieces and stirring constantly in a lightly oiled wok or frying pan over high heat: a common method of Chinese cookery.
–noun
2. a dish of stir-fried meat, vegetables, etc.
–adjective
3. stir-fried.

Origin:
1955–60
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stir-fry   (stûr'frī')
tr.v.   stir-fried, stir-fry·ing, stir-fries
To fry quickly in a small amount of oil over high heat while stirring continuously.
n.  Food fried quickly in this manner: a chicken and vegetable stir-fry.
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