paella

noun

pa·​el·​la pä-ˈā-yə How to pronounce paella (audio)
-ˈāl-yə,
-ˈe-lə,
-ˈā-lə How to pronounce paella (audio)
: a saffron-flavored dish containing rice, meat, seafood, and vegetables

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The island also offers plenty of culinary delights, featuring Mediterranean specialties like paella and fresh seafood. Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024 This international cuisine, which offers beloved dishes like paella, gazpacho and tortilla española, was named the most popular in several East Coast states, including Florida and New Jersey. Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 13 Nov. 2024 The huge patio is a perfect place for sharing paella, and the outdoor fire pit suitable for lots of Tempranillo afterwards. Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024 Located south of Barcelona down the Mediterranean coast, Valencia is a tourist destination known for its beaches, citrus orchards, and being the home of Spain’s paella rice dish. Joseph Wilson and Teresa Medrano, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for paella 

Word History

Etymology

Catalan, literally, pot, pan, from Middle French paelle, from Latin patella small pan — more at patella

First Known Use

circa 1892, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of paella was circa 1892

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“Paella.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paella. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.

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paella

noun
pa·​el·​la pä-ˈel-ə How to pronounce paella (audio) -ˈāl-yə How to pronounce paella (audio)
-ˈā-yə
: a Spanish dish of rice, meat, seafood, vegetables, and spices

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