n. | 1. | A small pond or pool where fish are kept for the table; a vivarium. |
2. | An artificial bed of oysters. | |
v. t. | 1. | To boil slowly, or with the simmering or moderate heat; to seethe; to cook in a little liquid, over a gentle fire, without boiling; |
v. i. | 1. | To be seethed or cooked in a slow, gentle manner, or in heat and moisture. |
n. | 1. | A place of stewing or seething; a place where hot bathes are furnished; a hothouse. |
2. | A brothel; - usually in the plural. | |
3. | A prostitute. | |
4. | A dish prepared by stewing; | |
5. | A state of agitating excitement; a state of worry; confusion; |
Noun | 1. | stew - agitation resulting from active worry; "don't get in a stew"; "he's in a sweat about exams" |
2. | stew - food prepared by stewing especially meat or fish with vegetables | |
Verb | 1. | stew - be in a huff; be silent or sullen |
2. | stew - bear a grudge; harbor ill feelings Synonyms: grudge | |
3. | stew - cook slowly and for a long time in liquid; "Stew the vegetables in wine" |