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

This includes classic stone-ground Southern grits as well as whole grains like barley, farro, oats, and sorghum. —Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025

Replacing three servings weekly of total potatoes with whole grains like whole wheat pasta, bread, or farro was estimated to lower the type 2 diabetes rate by 8%. —Sarah Garone, Health, 8 Aug. 2025

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

Swapping out potatoes with whole grains, such as farro or whole-grain bread or pasta, could make an even bigger difference. —Aria Bendix, NBC news, 6 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for farro

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