Devilled
adjective
Severely seasoned, especially with hot spices.
They served a dish of devilled eggs at the party.
Often appears as...
- devilled eggs
- devilled chicken
verb
To season (food) heavily with spices or condiments, usually for cooking.
He devilled the chicken before grilling it.
Often appears as...
- devilling meat
- devilling fish
adjective
Severely seasoned, especially with hot spices.
They served a dish of devilled eggs at the party.
Often appears as...
- devilled eggs
- devilled chicken
verb
To season (food) heavily with spices or condiments, usually for cooking.
He devilled the chicken before grilling it.
Often appears as...
- devilling meat
- devilling fish
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Context
Often used to describe spicy dishes in menus at restaurants and gatherings.
The menu featured devilled shrimp as an appetizer.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Hot
Devilled doesn't necessarily mean 'hot spicy'; can refer to strong, rich seasonings.
This devilled sauce has a bold mustard flavor, but it isn't too spicy.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Dish
In some cultures, 'devilled' is a traditional way to prepare specific foods.
At the British pub, they serve traditional devilled kidneys.
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Context
Often used to describe spicy dishes in menus at restaurants and gatherings.
The menu featured devilled shrimp as an appetizer.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Hot
Devilled doesn't necessarily mean 'hot spicy'; can refer to strong, rich seasonings.
This devilled sauce has a bold mustard flavor, but it isn't too spicy.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Dish
In some cultures, 'devilled' is a traditional way to prepare specific foods.
At the British pub, they serve traditional devilled kidneys.
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Context
Often used to describe spicy dishes in menus at restaurants and gatherings.
The menu featured devilled shrimp as an appetizer.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Hot
Devilled doesn't necessarily mean 'hot spicy'; can refer to strong, rich seasonings.
This devilled sauce has a bold mustard flavor, but it isn't too spicy.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Dish
In some cultures, 'devilled' is a traditional way to prepare specific foods.
At the British pub, they serve traditional devilled kidneys.
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