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arborio

/ɑːrˈbɔːr.i.oʊ/
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arborio Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A variety of short-grain rice originally grown in Italy, distinguished by its high starch content which allows it to absorb large amounts of liquid and yield a creamy texture, traditionally used to prepare risotto.

Example

"The chef slowly ladled hot chicken broth into the pan of arborio, stirring continuously to release its starches and create a rich, velvety risotto."

• Rhymes for arborio

• Nearby Words

arbor
arbored
arboretum
arborio
arborist
arc
arcade

Word Origin & Etymology

Named after the town of Arborio in the Po Valley of Italy's Piedmont region, where this specific cultivar was originally grown.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Arborio. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/arborio
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