Pilaf Definition

pēläf, piläf
noun
A dish made of rice or wheat boiled in a seasoned liquid, and usually containing meat or, sometimes, fish.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • pilaw
  • pilau
  • pilaff

Other Word Forms of Pilaf

Noun

Singular:
pilaf
Plural:
pilafs

Origin of Pilaf

  • From Turkish pilav, from Persian پلاو (pilāv)

    From Wiktionary

  • Persian pilāw from Turkish pilâv

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Pilaf Sentence Examples

  • When ready to serve, divide the saffron pilaf between two plates, and top each with a chicken skewer and some raita.

  • This is a common summer dish, eaten with white rice pilaf.

  • Vegetable lasagna, fresh pizza, and whole-grain pilaf all showcase fresh, flavorful items that highlight the textures and features of a meal.

  • Most people use white rice to make pilaf, but try a whole grain for added nutritional value.

  • Though a pilaf isn't a traditional vegetarian main dish recipe, it's often filling enough for a light meal, and the ingredients are easy to adjust.

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Words Starting With

PPIPIL

Words Ending With

FAFLAF

Unscrambles

pilaf

Words Starting With P and Ending With F

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Word Length

5 Letter Words5 Letter Words Starting With P5 Letter Words Ending With F