paella
pronunciation
How to pronounce paella in British English:
UK [paɪˈelə]
How to pronounce paella in American English:
US [pɑˈɛlə, pɑˈeljɑ, -ˈejɑ]
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- Noun:
- saffron-flavored dish made of rice with shellfish and chicken
Word Origin
- paella (n.)
- 1892, from Catalan paella, from Old French paele "cooking or frying pan" (Modern French poêle), from Latin patella "pan, dish" (see pail). So called for the pan in which it is cooked.
Example
- 1. You like your paella cold ?
- 2. To share a plate of paella ?
- 3. Brought a spicy paella .