biryani

(bĭˌrē-äˈnē)

also bi·ri·a·ni

noun pl. bi·ry·a·nis also bi·ri·a·nis

An Indian dish containing meat, fish, or vegetables and rice flavored with saffron or turmeric.

Origin:

Origin: Hindi

Origin: or Urdu biryānī

Origin: , from Persian beryā, roasted, grilled

Origin: , from berīdan, berī-, to roast

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