English Explanatory Dictionary

polenta

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/pəˈlɛntə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-polenta.wav

Word forms

polenta polentas

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian polenta.

Derived words

polentalike
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