farro

noun

far·​ro ˈfär-(ˌ)ō 

: the grain of an ancient wheat having glumes that tightly enclose the kernel

specifically : the grain of emmer, einkorn, or spelt that is cooked in liquid and used in various dishes (such as soups or salads)

We were making … farro, an ancient wheat variety that can be cooked risotto-style with broth, butter and Parmesan.

—Heidi Julavits

Soak 1 cup of farro overnight, then simmer with 3 cups water for 25-70 minutes …

—Gretchen Roberts

Farro, also called spelt, is available at health-food stores.

—Melissa Clark

Examples of farro in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The independent lab also tested another 66 samples of nine ancient grains: amaranth, barley, buckwheat, bulgur, couscous, farro, millet, quinoa and spelt. Results showed rice purchased by shoppers contained 28 times more arsenic than the alternative grains. —Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 15 May 2025

Plus, when chewy farro meets crunchy, buttery pistachios, and tender produce, the texture is incredibly satisfying. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025

The pale colorways—oat or farro—of the upcycled poly offer a more timeless feel like the sofas in Lana Condor’s peaceful living room. —Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 25 Apr. 2025

Whole grains like quinoa and farro paired with legumes like chickpeas and beans make for a filling, high-protein meal with plenty of fiber. —Alice Callahan, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for farro

• aro
• claro
• haro
• maro
• morrow
• sorrow
• yarrow
• amparo