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Pilau: meaning, definitions and examples

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pilau

 

[ หˆpษชlaสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

dish type

Pilau is a rice dish in which rice is cooked in seasoned broth. It originates from Persian cuisine and is commonly found in many regions including South Asia, the Middle East, and parts of Africa. The dish can include a variety of ingredients such as meats and spices, depending on the local culinary traditions.

Synonyms

pilaf, pulao, rice dish

Examples of usage

  • I made a delicious chicken pilau for dinner.
  • The restaurant specializes in Persian pilau.
  • She learned to cook pilau from her grandmother.
  • Pilau can be served with yogurt or salad as a side.

Translations

Translations of the word "pilau" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pilau

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฟเคฒเคพเคซ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pilaw

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pilaf

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปะพะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pilaw

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ”ใƒฉใƒ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pilaf

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pilaf

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pilav

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•„๋ผํ”„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู„ุงูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pilaf

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pilaf

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็šฎๆ‹‰ๅคซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pilaf

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pรญla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะธะปะฐั„

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pilav

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pilaf

Etymology

The term 'pilau' has its roots in the Persian language, derived from the word 'polo', which means rice. It was introduced to various cultures through trade and conquest and evolved into many forms across different regions. In the Middle East, it became a staple dish associated with celebration and hospitality, while in South Asia, it was embraced and adapted into local cuisines with unique spices and cooking methods. The dish exemplifies culinary exchanges that occurred along trade routes and is now enjoyed worldwide in various adaptations.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,061, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.