paella

noun

pa·​el·​la pä-ˈā-yə How to pronounce paella (audio)
-ˈāl-yə,
-ˈe-lə,
-ˈā-lə How to pronounce paella (audio)
: a saffron-flavored dish containing rice, meat, seafood, and vegetables

Examples of paella in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Danny designed his table inspired by Basquiat paintings, cooking black rice paella framed with a border composed of a variety of purees, including black garlic, zucchini and crème fraiche. Buddha Lo, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024 The Si Tapas prices are remarkable: only about $10 for each perfectly prepared item, or about $35 for paella for two. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2024 The new Cobras & Matadors features roughly 100 seats spread across the dining room and the patio, and is open Monday to Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m. Arroyo hopes to begin lunch service in the future, as well as offer specials such as Sunday-only paella. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2024 The plancha-style calamari (cut in the shape of a flower) and the vegetarian paella were both delicately seasoned and beautifully arranged. George Varga, Twin Cities, 21 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for paella 

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Word History

Etymology

Catalan, literally, pot, pan, from Middle French paelle, from Latin patella small pan — more at patella

First Known Use

circa 1892, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of paella was circa 1892

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“Paella.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paella. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

paella

noun
pa·​el·​la pä-ˈel-ə How to pronounce paella (audio) -ˈāl-yə How to pronounce paella (audio)
-ˈā-yə
: a Spanish dish of rice, meat, seafood, vegetables, and spices

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