Definition

A dish made of rice cooked in seasoned broth, often with added ingredients like vegetables or meat.

Example

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

Conversation

Have you ever tried making pilaw?

No, I haven't, but I've heard it's really tasty.

It's pretty simple, and you can add different ingredients to it.

Sounds delicious! I should give pilaw a try sometime.

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Root Explanation

Pilaw originates from Persian 'pilāv' (meaning rice dish) and has been adopted into various languages, including Turkish and Arabic, referring to a dish made with rice and often meat or vegetables. The word 'pilaw' describes a specific style of preparing rice, typically seasoned and cooked in a particular way.

Memory Tip

Think of the Persian word 'pilāv' which refers to a rice dish, helping you remember that 'pilaw' is a specific type of rice preparation.

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