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arancini

American  
[ahr-uhn-chee-nee, er-] / ˌɑr ənˈtʃi ni, ˌɛr- /

plural noun

  1. Italian Cooking. stuffed rice balls that are breaded and deep-fried.


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To steady myself, I bought a $12 arancini from a stall that accepted only cards.

From Salon Aug. 4, 2026

Order a flight or a bottle at the bar, then head outside to the winery’s food truck for a plate of arancini or a smash burger.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

Another "just wants to try" that £16 truffle arancini starter.

From BBC Jun. 11, 2026

Clear-eyed and steady today, she finishes her earlier thought while piling salt on her arancini: “It’s forbidden for the aristocracy to speak to the press. But in my case, I had no choice.”

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 11, 2025

Some of the best meatballs can be had at Sorella, a swanky Italian restaurant located in Kendall Yards that also serves delectable arancini and boasts quite an extensive wine list.

From Seattle Times Jun. 1, 2024

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