GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Fryer, n.
   1. Something or someone that fries.
   
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   2. A young chicken or other food item suitable to be cooked by frying.
   
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   3. A pot equipped with a removable basket, designed to be used for frying objects; -- also called deep fryer.
   
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