orzo

[ awr-zoh ]

/ ˈɔr zoʊ /

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noun

pasta in the form of small ricelike grains.

RELATED WORDS

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

Nearby words

orwell, orwell, george, orwellian, oryol, oryx, orzo, os, os coccygis, os coxae, os intermetatarseum, osa

Origin of orzo

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

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Examples from the Web for 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|DAILY BEAST
Of all the pastas, orzo may win the prize for most overlooked.
What to Eat: Spring Pastas|Cookstr.com|May 11, 2010|DAILY BEAST