: 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
Heidi Julavits Soak 1 cup of farro overnight, then simmer with 3 cups water for 25-70 minutes … —Gretchen Roberts
Gretchen Roberts Farro, also called spelt, is available at health-food stores. —Melissa Clark
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There are also calzones, smoked beef and lamb meatballs and a sweet and savory farro salad tossed with chewy dates.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Use wheat berries or pearl barley or farro; cook in boiling water according to package directions.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025
Other whole-grain options include quinoa, barley, farro, or bulgur.
—Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025
Drain the farro in a fine-mesh sieve and transfer to a bowl.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 2 July 2025
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Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Use wheat berries or pearl barley or farro; cook in boiling water according to package directions.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025
Other whole-grain options include quinoa, barley, farro, or bulgur.
—Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025
Drain the farro in a fine-mesh sieve and transfer to a bowl.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for farro
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“Farro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/farro. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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