What is another word for paella?

Pronunciation: [pa͡ɪˈɛlə] (IPA)

Paella is a Spanish dish that's popular worldwide, especially among food enthusiasts who enjoy a mix of seafood and rice. But did you know that there are several synonyms for paella, depending on the region and ingredients used? In Valencia, where the dish originated, paella is sometimes called "paella valenciana," while in Catalonia, it's known as "arròs amb sípia i cloïsses," which translates to "rice with cuttlefish and clams." Another synonym for paella is "arroz con pollo," a dish made with chicken instead of seafood. Whatever you call it, paella remains a delicious and flavorful dish that's perfect for any occasion.

Synonyms for Paella:

What are the hypernyms for Paella?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    dish, Mediterranean dish, Spanish dish, one-pot dish, rice dish, seafood dish.

What are the hyponyms for Paella?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for paella (as nouns)

Usage examples for Paella

In Valencia you would eat "paella" made of many kinds of shellfish, chicken, ham and rice flavored with saffron, a yellow spice which grows in Spain.
"Getting to know Spain"
Dee Day
paella is made in a big round iron pan over a charcoal fire, and the little clams, shrimps, pieces of chicken and everything else that makes it good are tossed in, a handful at a time, until the whole dish is ready to be served, right from the pan it was cooked in.
"Getting to know Spain"
Dee Day

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