whole roast; roasted whole
Refers to an animal or large piece of meat cooked whole, often over an open fire or in an oven. Commonly used for festive or special occasions.
A whole roast pig was served at the party.
We make a whole roast turkey for Thanksgiving.
Compound of 丸 (まる, 'whole') and 焼き (やき, 'roasting'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word transparently describes cooking something whole.