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

Even higher-protein grains like farro or buckwheat generally remain below or around quinoa's level unless specifically fortified. —Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026

Littman digs dishes where ingredients are prepared three ways, including the farro and rainbow carrot salad. —Laura Ness, Mercury News, 26 May 2026

The exact cooking time changes from grain to grain — farro and rye berries take longer than quinoa or millet — but the underlying technique is the same. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026

Citrus and farro, joining sun and earth? —Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for farro

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