arborio rice

(är bôrē 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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