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orzo

[ awr-zoh ]

/ ˈɔr zoʊ /

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noun

pasta in the form of small ricelike grains.

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Origin of orzo

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

Words nearby orzo

or what, or whatever, -ory, Oryol, oryx, orzo, os, O.S.A., Osage, Osage orange, Osaka

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How to use orzo in a sentence

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.
2021 Fall Dining Guide|Tom Sietsema|October 6, 2021|Washington Post
Rice-shaped orzo, also called risoni, is a wonderfully useful pasta.
Our favorite orzo recipes for meals in minutes|Kari Sonde|December 3, 2020|Washington Post
Read on for some of our favorite orzo recipes from our recipe archives.
Our favorite orzo recipes for meals in minutes|Kari Sonde|December 3, 2020|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.
Your Friday Gadget Chef Recipe: Two Day Soup|Megan McArdle|November 9, 2012|DAILY BEAST

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