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Definitions for yakitoriˌyɑ kɪˈtɔr i, -ˈtoʊr i

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

ya•ki•to•riˌyɑ kɪˈtɔr i, -ˈtoʊr i(n.)

  1. small pieces of boneless chicken marinated and then broiled and served on skewers.

    Category: Cooking

Origin of yakitori:

1960–65; < Japn, =yaki broil +tori fowl

Wiktionary

  1. yakitori(Noun)

    A Japanese shishkabob-type dish made with small pieces of chicken, fish, vegetables or beef which have been marinated in soy sauce and then cooked on skewers.

    2. Origin: From 焼き鳥 (やきとり), from 焼き ‘grilled, toasted’ + 鳥 ‘bird’.

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