polenta

(pō len)

noun

a dish of Italian origin, a mush made of cornmeal

Origin: It < L, peeled or pearl barley: for IE base see pollen

See polenta in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A thick mush made of cornmeal boiled in water or stock.

Origin:

Origin: Italian

Origin: , from Latin, crushed grain, barley meal

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