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Etymology
The origin of both the barbecue cooking activity and term are somewhat obscure and controversial. The word itself varies in spelling; variations include barbeque, BBQ, and Bar-B-Q
The Oxford English Dictionary states that the word is derived from the influence of the French Haitian phrase 'barbe a queue,' which translates as 'from whiskers to tail.' This refers to roasting and smoking an animal, like goats and pigs, whole.
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The origin of both the barbecue cooking activity and term are somewhat obscure and controversial. The word itself varies in spelling; variations include barbeque, BBQ, and Bar-B-Q
The Oxford English Dictionary states that the word is derived from the influence of the French Haitian phrase 'barbe a queue,' which translates as 'from whiskers to tail.' This refers to roasting and smoking an animal, like goats and pigs, whole.