farro

noun

far·​ro ˈfär-(ˌ)ō 

: the grain of an ancient wheat having glumes that tightly enclose the kernel

specifically : the grain of emmer, einkorn, or spelt that is cooked in liquid and used in various dishes (such as soups or salads)

We were making … farro, an ancient wheat variety that can be cooked risotto-style with broth, butter and Parmesan.

—Heidi Julavits

Soak 1 cup of farro overnight, then simmer with 3 cups water for 25-70 minutes …

—Gretchen Roberts

Farro, also called spelt, is available at health-food stores.

—Melissa Clark

Examples of farro in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This salad is a tumble of arugula and farro, studded with figs. —Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 2 July 2025

Or keep this bright soup made with spinach, corn, fennel, and farro stocked in your fridge to nourish you throughout the week. —Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 June 2025

To a saucepan, add pearled farro, fresh apple cider, bay leaves, kosher salt, and water. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025

Barley Like farro, barley is a gluten-containing whole grain that has a hearty, chewy texture. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 21 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for farro

• aro
• claro
• haro
• maro
• morrow
• sorrow
• yarrow
• amparo