biryani
nounUK /ˌbɪrɪˈɑːni/
US /ˌbɪriˈɑːni/
Biryani is a tasty rice dish cooked with meat or vegetables and spices.
My mom made chicken biryani for dinner, and the whole house smelled wonderful.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A South Asian dish of layered rice, meat, and spices baked or steamed together.
The restaurant serves a fragrant lamb biryani in a clay pot.
3. A mixed or varied collection of things, used figuratively.
The festival was a biryani of music, dance, and food.
4. A celebratory dish often served at weddings and feasts.
They served a huge pot of biryani at the wedding.