Arborio rice
noun
a variety of round-grain rice used for making risotto
noun
short-grain, high-starch, white italian rice which becomes fat and creamy when cooked and is used for risotto
examples
arborio rice cooks best when constantly stirred.
word origin
after arborio, town in the po valley in italy where the rice is grown
usage note
cooking
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