paella

[pahy-ey-yuh]

noun

1. a Spanish dish prepared by simmering together chicken, seafood, rice, vegetables, and saffron and other seasonings.

paella

/ paɪˈɛlə, paˈeʎa /

noun

1. a Spanish dish made from rice, shellfish, chicken, and vegetables

2. the large flat frying pan in which a paella is cooked

Word History and Origins

Origin of paella¹

1890–95; < Spanish < Catalan: literally, frying pan, pot < Middle French paella < Latin patella pan. See patella.

Word History and Origins

Origin of paella¹

from Catalan, from Old French paelle, from Latin patella small pan

Example Sentences

There’s only so much suckling pig and paella one could handle, so I found myself seeking the finest examples of tomato bread, city by city.

From Salon

The lyrics feature paella and beer - it's a chant often heard in the stands of his league club, Chelsea.

From BBC

Also consider one-pot meals such as paella or pasta dishes that are convenient to plate up.

From Seattle Times

Only one dish features rice, and it’s a seafood paella.

From Salon

Gift mom a day of learning to cook pizza, Mediterranean mezzes, Spanish paella, and other delicious cuisines.

From Seattle Times