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biryani

/bɪrˈjɑːni/
bir · ya · ni
Plural:biryanis
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• noun

1

A richly flavored, layered South Asian mixed rice dish traditionally made with long-grain rice (such as basmati), aromatic spices, and marinated meat, poultry, seafood, or vegetables.

Example

"The restaurant is renowned for its authentic Hyderabadi biryani, which is slow-cooked over hot coals to perfectly meld the complex spices."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Urdu and Hindi 'biryānī', which derives from Persian 'beryānī' (meaning 'roasted' or 'fried') and 'birinj' (rice). It was introduced to the Indian subcontinent by Muslim travelers and later refined by the royal kitchens of the Mughal Empire.

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180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Biryani. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/biryani
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