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Definition of "paella" [paella]

  • A saffron-flavored Spanish dish made with varying combinations of rice, vegetables, meat, chicken, and seafood. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "paella" in a sentence
  • "The excellent paella is cooked and served in a deep pot; the mariscada with green sauce is mixed with olive oil, parsley, garlic and onions, while the red snapper is roasted with shrimp and green pepper."
  • "Spanish chef Jos é Andr é s uses it in paella and garbanzo stews."
  • "Valencian paella is perhaps one of the most controversial courses made in Spain."
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