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 group set out to evaluate just how well shiitake can remember electrical states by first cultivating nine samples and curating optimal growing conditions, including feeding them a mix of farro, wheat, and hay. —Perri Thaler, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Nov. 2025

Whole Grains Adding whole grains like brown rice, quinoa, barley, or farro is a simple, inexpensive way to make your soup more satisfying. —Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 23 Nov. 2025

Another grain, such as farro, or quinoa can be substituted for the barley. —Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025

Some of chef Sarah Palomares’ menu items are a breakfast sandwich, avocado toast, Belgian waffle, coconut chia pudding, smash burger, roasted veggie farro bowl and roasted chicken crunch salad. —Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for farro

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