polenta
noun
po·len·ta
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Definition of polenta
(Entry 1 of 2)
: mush made of chestnut meal, cornmeal, semolina, or farina
Polenta
biographical name
Po·len·ta
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Definition of Polenta (Entry 2 of 2)
Francesca da died 1283(or 1284)
Francesca da Rimini
\ ˌfran-ˈche-skə-dä-ˈri-mə-(ˌ)nē
, ˌfrän- , -ˈrē-\
Italian noblewoman famous for tragic adulterous love affair
, ˌfrän- , -ˈrē-\
Italian noblewoman famous for tragic adulterous love affair
Examples of polenta in a Sentence
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The contemporary Mezze Bistro + Bar (www.mezzerestaurant.com) is a longstanding promoter of local, sustainable cuisine; try dishes like the heritage pig head and trotter ragout served with whey braised polenta, or the buttermilk fried chicken. — Pamela Wright, BostonGlobe.com, "After the show’s over, stay and explore," 27 June 2019 Slices of the steak sit atop a bowl of cauliflower polenta, or on a bed of bok choy and broccoli. — Brad Japhe, USA TODAY, "Keto is no passing craze as restaurants cater to ketosis-loving crowd in LA," 30 July 2019 Lamb is braised with harissa, then the tender meat is set upon a spread of carrot polenta that catches the jus. — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, "Celebrating simple pleasures at Karen Akunowicz’s restaurant Fox & the Knife," 23 July 2019 There's a succulent chicken on the menu with smoked ratatouille on a goat cheese polenta base that's quite delicious. Outdoors, there are tables and greenery, quiet large fans to make a breeze, and Downtown views. — Polly Campbell, Cincinnati.com, "Interesting history, amazing rooftop at The View at Shires' Garden," 22 July 2019 Spread cooked polenta evenly on a half sheet pan and let cool to firm up. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Cooking shellfish: Chef Paul Arias shares recipes and tips," 18 June 2019 Nearby Trattoria Antica Maddalena deftly showcases regional classics, such as polenta, frico (deliciously fried Montasio cheese), and cjalsons, a sweet and savory ravioli. — Wendy Ramunno, USA TODAY, "Tasting tour of Italy’s Friuli-Venezia Giulia: Coffee, wine, prosciutto, cheese & more," 24 July 2019 That’s why it can be used in recipes that call for polenta or yellow grits. — Emma Wartzman, Bon Appétit, "The Need-to-Know Rule For Buying and Using Cornmeal," 17 July 2019 But Nonni’s Sunday chicken, simply braised with mushrooms and white wine and paired with crisp polenta, exemplifies Rancho Pinot’s appeal. — Dominic Armato, azcentral, "The best restaurants in Scottsdale and Paradise Valley," 1 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'polenta.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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