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Definition of pilaf

pilaf

/piːˈlɑːf/
(UK: pilau)
pi · laf
Plural:pilafs
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• noun

1

A dish originating from the Middle East and South Asia consisting of rice (or sometimes wheat) cooked in a seasoned broth, typically incorporating meat, vegetables, and aromatic spices.

Example

"For dinner, the chef prepared a fragrant lamb pilaf infused with cardamom, saffron, and toasted almonds."

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• Rhymes for pilaf

• Nearby Words

pike
pike cichlid
pikeminnow
pilaf
pilchard
pilcomayo
pilea

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Turkish 'pilav', from Persian 'pilāw', which is ultimately derived from Sanskrit 'pulāka', meaning a lump or ball of boiled rice.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pilaf. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pilaf
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