orzo

[ awr-zoh ]

noun

1. pasta in the form of small ricelike grains.

Word History and Origins

Origin of orzo¹

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

Example Sentences

Yet her time at the late Kinkead’s in Washington should encourage diners to explore crisp diver scallops, arranged in summer on an orzo salad with artichokes, roasted fennel and sweet garlic.

From Washington Post

Orzo can offer you a similar, creamy texture while cooking up so much faster.

From Washington Post

Rice-shaped orzo, also called risoni, is a wonderfully useful pasta.

From Washington Post

Read on for some of our favorite orzo recipes from our recipe archives.

From Washington Post

Remember, you're not taking the Orzo out of the hot liquid, so it's going to continue cooking while you serve it.

From The Daily Beast

Add Orzo and boil for another 6-8 minutes, until almost done.

From The Daily Beast

Of all the pastas, orzo may win the prize for most overlooked.

From The Daily Beast

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