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پلو

polo

Polo (Persian rice dish)

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Definition

Steamed rice mixed with herbs, beans or fruit — sabzi-polo, zereshk-polo and more.

Example

شب عید سبزی‌پلو با ماهی می‌خوریم.

On New Year's eve we eat herb polo with fish.

Etymology

'پلو' (polo) comes from the Persian word for rice, which has been a fundamental food in Persian cuisine for centuries, particularly in the context of rice dishes that are central to traditional meals.

How & Where It’s Used

'پلو' is commonly used in both informal and formal contexts, particularly when discussing typical Iranian meals. It is found in recipes and culinary literature.

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