Noun
2. Definitions:A dish made of rice, meat, and vegetables, typically with spices.
3. Pronunciations:US: /pɪˈlɑf/
UK: /ˈpɪləf/
4. Origin and Usage:The word "pilaf" originated from the Turkish word "pilav", which means "cooked rice". It is a popular dish in Middle Eastern, Central Asian, and South Asian cuisines. Pilaf is typically made by cooking rice in a seasoned broth, along with meat, vegetables, and spices. It is often served as a main dish or as a side dish.
5. Synonyms:Rice pilaf, pilau, plov, pulao, biryani
6. Related Words:Paella, riser, risus, sable, sahib, sapor, sassy, sault, sauce, saucy, saugh, sault, saury, saute, scena, scend, scene, scent, scion, scope, score, scowl, scrag, scrap, scrod, scrub, scuba, sculk, scull, sculpt, scurf, scuta, scute, scyth, seamy, sebum, sedan, seder, sedgy, sedum, seedy, seely, segno, segue, seise, seize, selah, selfs, selva, semen, semes, semi-
7. Example Sentences:a. She prepared a delicious chicken pilaf for dinner last night.
b. He ordered a plate of lamb pilaf and a side of naan bread at the restaurant.
c. They enjoyed a vegetarian pilaf with chickpeas and carrots at the potluck party.