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Ivanhr Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

Kiln vs roast

  • Do you ever use (or have seen) the verb "kiln" to mean "roast"?
One of the online dictionaries I consulted allows this usage (http://www.thefreedictionary.com/kiln) bit I'm interested in your opinions.
  

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I have never heard the verb kiln , nor used it. The only verb listed in Merriam-Webster's related to kiln is kiln-dry . CJ

— CalifJim

  • I have never heard the verb kiln , nor used it.
  • The only verb listed in Merriam-Webster's related to kiln is kiln-dry .
  • CJ
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I have never heard the verb kiln, nor used it. The only verb listed in Merriam-Webster's related to kiln is kiln-dry.

CJ
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Thanks, CJ. I did some research and it looks like most instances of "kilned" or "kiln-roasted" are in reference to malt processing. I guess "kiln" would be very unusual in contexts other than this one.
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