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arborio rice
(är bôr′ē ō)
a type of short-grained rice, grown mainly in Italy, used esp. for making risotto
See arborio rice in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
A rounded, medium-grain rice from Italy that is both firm and creamy when cooked.
Origin:
Origin: After Arborio, town in the Po valley in Italy where the rice is grown
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