paella

noun

pa·​el·​la pä-ˈā-yə How to pronounce paella (audio)
-ˈāl-yə,
-ˈe-lə,
-ˈā-lə How to pronounce paella (audio)
: a saffron-flavored dish containing rice, meat, seafood, and vegetables

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The menu, too, takes a modern approach to Cuban cuisine, with dishes like Cuban paella, croquetas and Cubano sandwiches. Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2025 The brunch menu is highlighted by Spanish omelets, paella, tortilla Española, short rib hash and a waffle breakfast sandwich. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025 Main dishes include rabbit and artichoke paella, charcoal grilled whole fish and Suquet Fisherman Stew with market fish. Laurie Werner, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025 The team incorporates ingredients grown right on the grounds for dishes like paella with white beans and mushrooms and alcapurrias (fritters) that more than justify the hour-long drive from San Juan. Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 23 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for paella 

Word History

Etymology

Catalan, literally, pot, pan, from Middle French paelle, from Latin patella small pan — more at patella

First Known Use

circa 1892, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of paella was circa 1892

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“Paella.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paella. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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paella

noun
pa·​el·​la pä-ˈel-ə How to pronounce paella (audio) -ˈāl-yə How to pronounce paella (audio)
-ˈā-yə
: a Spanish dish of rice, meat, seafood, vegetables, and spices

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