Definition of "pilaf" [pilaf]

• A steamed rice dish often with meat, shellfish, or vegetables in a seasoned broth. (noun)

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• "This pilaf is a meal in itself ... and here's to getting our 5 veggies a day!"
• "Andaliman, I agree, any kind of pilaf is good, as is just about anything you make with leeks."
• "Can you imagine that shrimp and curry pilaf is a traditional dish of Ithaca?"