Definition of Paella

1. Noun. Saffron-flavored dish made of rice with shellfish and chicken.

Generic synonyms: Dish
Geographical relationships: Espana, Kingdom Of Spain, Spain

Definition of Paella

1. Noun. A savory Valencian dish made of rice, cooked on a frying pan with vegetables and meat or shellfish. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Paella

1. a saffron-flavored stew [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Paella

paedomorphoses
paedomorphosis
paedos
paella (current term)
paellalike
paellas
paellera
paelleras
paenula
paenulae
paenulas
paenultima law
paeon
paeonic
paeonics
paeonies
paeonine
paeons

Literary usage of Paella

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Hedonist's Guide to Madrid by Beverley Fearis (2004)
"Go easy on the bread because the paella is huge and you won't want to leave any.The classic negro (with squid ink) is popular, but one word of advice ..."

2. Charming Small Hotels & Restaurants of Mallorca & the Balearic Islands by Hunter Publishing (2002)
"You could try the Valencian rice paella, made with shellfish, ... In a paella pan, seven-centimetre-long noodles, of spaghetti thickness, are tossed in oil ..."

3. Cancun, Cozumel and Riviera Maya Alive by Bruce Conord (2005)
"Floor- to-ceiling windows, bright colors, white linens and modern chairs give the dining room a light and open feel. The seafood paella is excellent, ..."

4. The US Virgin Islands Alive! by Harriet Greenberg, Douglas Greenberg (2006)
"The paella Valenciana and zarzuela de mariscos (Spanish seafood stew) are big enough to share. If you don't want rice, try the salpicón de mariscos ..."

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