farro

American  

[fahr-oh] / ˈfɑr oʊ /

noun

1. emmer.

2. any of several types of ancient wheat, especially spelt, emmer, or einkorn, used for food, sometimes as an alternative to barley.

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Etymology

Origin of farro

First recorded in 1990–95; from Italian: literally, “emmer,” from Latin far “spelt”

Example Sentences

Cubed sourdough or cornbread croutons, toasted panko breadcrumbs, crispy rice or quinoa, chewy farro and cooked beans.

From Salon • Dec. 16, 2025

Adding some cooked whole grains like farro or bulgur wheat also boosts the nutritional value, and adds heft.

From Washington Times • Nov. 13, 2023

This hearty farro and mushroom dish has a rich, earthy flavor.

From New York Times • Jun. 20, 2023

As the months wore on, my brain was able to unlock more and more, easily subbing rice for farro or gluten-free pasta for regular.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 16, 2023

And truth be told, you could do a lot worse than farro pasta.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2023