\Bar"be*cue\ (b[aum]"b[-e]*k[=u]), n. [In the language
of Indians of Guiana, a frame on which all kinds of flesh and
fish are roasted or smoke-dried.]
1. A hog, ox, or other large animal roasted or broiled whole
   for a feast.
2. A social entertainment, where many people assemble,
   usually in the open air, at which one or more large
   animals are roasted or broiled whole.
3. A floor, on which coffee beans are sun-dried.

\Bar"be*cue\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Barbecued}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Barbecuing}.]
1. To dry or cure by exposure on a frame or gridiron.
         They use little or no salt, but barbecue their game
         and fish in the smoke.                --Stedman.
2. To roast or broil whole, as an ox or hog.
         Send me, gods, a whole hog barbecued. --Pope.