pilaf
3 synonyms for pilaf, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A rice (or other grain) dish cooked in seasoned broth, often with meat or vegetables mixed in.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
pilau
pilaw
pilaff
How to use pilaf
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
rice pilaf
chicken pilaf
Etymology
Traced back through Turkish and Persian to a Sanskrit word for cooked rice, likely of Dravidian origin further back still.
Full origin of pilaf →Frequently asked questions
What does “pilaf” mean?
The word “pilaf” means a rice (or other grain) dish cooked in seasoned broth, often with meat or vegetables mixed in. In plain terms, rice simmered in stock, often with extra ingredients cooked in — common across Middle Eastern, South Asian, and Mediterranean cuisines.
How do you pronounce “pilaf”?
“Pilaf” is pronounced pee-lahf (/piːlæf/ in IPA).
How do you use “pilaf” in a sentence?
Here is “pilaf” used in a sentence: “She served the lamb over a fragrant saffron pilaf.”
What part of speech is “pilaf”?
“Pilaf” is a noun.
Where does the word “pilaf” come from?
The word “pilaf” comes from Persian. Traced back through Turkish and Persian to a Sanskrit word for cooked rice, likely of Dravidian origin further back still.
