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biryani

Pronunciation: /ˌbɪrɪˈɑːni/
(also biriyani, biriani)
Definition of biryani

noun

[mass noun]
  • an Indian dish made with highly seasoned rice and meat, fish, or vegetables: prawn biryani

Origin:

Urdu, from Persian biryāni, from biriyān 'fried, grilled'

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Biryani (an Urdu word) can also be spelled biriyani or biriani: all three are correct.

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