ar·bo·ri·o rice  (âr-bôr'ē-ō, -bōr'-)  n. A rounded, medium-grain rice from Italy that is both firm and creamy when cooked. [After Arborio, town in the Po valley in Italy where the rice is grown.] |
| Main Entry: | Arborio rice |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | short-grain, high-starch, white Italian rice which becomes fat and creamy when cooked and is used for risotto |
| Example: | Arborio rice cooks best when constantly stirred. |
| Etymology: | After Arborio, town in the Po valley in Italy where the rice is grown |
| Usage: | cooking |