polenta

English

/pəˈlɛntə/

noun
Definitions
  • Any of various types and consistencies of a starchy accompaniment to a meal made from coarse maize-meal porridge, sometimes fried or grilled.

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian polenta (polenta).

Origin

Italian (Fiorentino)

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