orzo

[awr-zoh]

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noun

pasta in the form of small ricelike grains.

Origin of orzo

< Italian: literally, barley < Latin hordeum; cf. gorse, orgeat

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Related Words for orzo

tortellini, ravioli, macaroni, spaghetti, linguine, gnocchi, fettuccini, rigatoni, shells, vermicelli, ziti, lasagna, manicotti, orzo, pilaf

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Contemporary Examples of orzo

Remember, you're not taking the Orzo out of the hot liquid, so it's going to continue cooking while you serve it.
Your Friday Gadget Chef Recipe: Two Day Soup
Megan McArdle
November 9, 2012
Of all the pastas, orzo may win the prize for most overlooked.
What to Eat: Spring Pastas
Cookstr.com
May 11, 2010