hibachi
/hɪˈbatʃi
/ /ˈhɪbətʃi /noun (plural hibachis)
1A portable cooking apparatus similar to a small barbecue.Never use a hibachi or barbecue grill inside a home, vehicle, or garage....
- The griddle-tossed meats and vegetables typical of hibachi cooking can all end up tasting pretty much the same.
- Place some chocolate fondue into a small hibachi and drizzle with white chocolate.
1.1(In Japan) a large earthenware pan or brazier in which charcoal is burnt to provide indoor heating.I got an armchair and a desk and an electric fire, for the hibachi is cold comfort in the winter.
Origin
Mid 19th century: Japanese hibachi, hi-hachi, from hi 'fire' + hachi 'bowl, pot'.