First Known Use: 1855
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risotto
noun ri·sot·to \ri-ˈsȯ-(ˌ)tō, -ˈzȯ-\
: an Italian dish made with rice and often vegetables or meat
plural ri·sot·tos
Full Definition of RISOTTO
: rice cooked usually in meat or seafood stock and seasoned (as with Parmesan cheese or saffron)
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Origin of RISOTTO
Italian, from riso rice — more at rice
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