Fryer

/ˈfraɪər/ noun

A device or pan used for cooking food by submerging it in hot oil, or a young chicken suitable for frying.

From 'fry' (from Old French 'frire,' Latin 'frigere') plus -er suffix. Originally meant a young chicken, but modern usage emphasizes the cooking equipment.

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