Shriveled, crisped, or charred in appearance; describing food that has been cooked too long or burned.
From 'crozzle' plus the adjectival suffix '-ly'. Dialect adjective form describing the state of overcooked food.
'Crozzly' is disappearing from English as fewer people cook on stovetops and more use microwaves—it's one of dozens of cooking adjectives tied to specific heat sources that modern kitchens are erasing.
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