freir

/fɾejɾ/ or /fɾɛir/ (Spanish pronunciation)

Definitions

1. verb

to roast coffee beans over an open flame

“The barista learned to freir the coffee to bring out its rich flavor.”

2. verb

to toast or dry something, especially coffee beans

“The coffee roaster was skilled at freir the green coffee beans to perfection.”

3. noun

the act of roasting coffee beans over an open flame

“The freir process brought out the full flavor of the coffee.”

Synonyms

  • roast
  • toast

Antonyms

  • burn
  • under-roast