risotto

noun ri·sot·to \ri-ˈsȯ-(ˌ)tō, -ˈzȯ-\

: an Italian dish made with rice and often vegetables or meat

plural ri·sot·tos

Full Definition of RISOTTO

: rice cooked usually in meat or seafood stock and seasoned (as with Parmesan cheese or saffron)

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Italian, from riso rice — more at rice

First Known Use: 1855

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