Definition

A dish made of rice cooked in seasoned broth, often with meat and vegetables, similar to pilaf.

Example

For dinner, we had a delicious pilau with chicken and spices.

Conversation

Have you ever tried making pilau?

No, I haven’t! What’s in it?

It's a delicious rice dish, usually with spices and meat or vegetables.

That sounds amazing! I’d love to give pilau a try.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'pilau' originates from Persian 'pilāv' (meaning rice), which refers to a dish made with rice and various ingredients. It describes a specific style of cooking rice, often with spices and meat or vegetables.

Memory Tip

Think of the Persian word for rice, 'pilāv', to remember that 'pilau' refers to a rice dish often cooked with spices and other ingredients.

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