farro
Americannoun
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any of several types of ancient wheat, especially spelt, emmer, or einkorn, used for food, sometimes as an alternative to barley.
Etymology
Origin of farro
First recorded in 1990–95; from Italian: literally, “emmer,” from Latin far “spelt”
Example Sentences
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I like the chickpea farro bowl with Brussels sprouts and tempeh.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
Adding some cooked whole grains like farro or bulgur wheat also boosts the nutritional value, and adds heft.
From Washington Times • Nov. 13, 2023
On the menu will be farro and roasted beet salad, butternut squash soup and sarsaparilla-braised short ribs.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 25, 2023
A farro dish that makes the most of cherry tomato season.
From New York Times • Jun. 28, 2023
And truth be told, you could do a lot worse than farro pasta.
From Salon • Apr. 22, 2023
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