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Polenta is to northern Italy what bread is to Tuscany, what pasta is to Emilia-Romagna and what rice is to the Veneto: easy to make, hungry to absorb other flavours, and hugely versatile.
Yotam Ottolenghi

Meaning of "polenta" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD POLENTA

Via Italian from Latin: pearl barley, perhaps from Greek palē pollen.
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PRONUNCIATION OF POLENTA

polenta  [pəʊˈlɛntə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF POLENTA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Polenta is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES POLENTA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

polenta

Polenta

Polenta is cornmeal boiled into a porridge, and eaten directly or baked, fried or grilled. The term is of Italian origin, derived from the Latin for hulled and crushed grain. It comes from the same base as "pollen". Maize was not cultivated in Europe until the early 16th century.

Definition of polenta in the English dictionary

The definition of polenta in the dictionary is a thick porridge made in Italy, usually from maize.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH POLENTA


augmenter
ɔːɡˈmɛntə
center
ˈsɛntə
centre
ˈsɛntə
commenter
ˈkɒmɛntə
concentre
kɒnˈsɛntə
enter
ˈɛntə
epicenter
ˈɛpɪˌsɛntə
inventor
ɪnˈvɛntə
magenta
məˈdʒɛntə
orienter
ˈɔːrɪˌɛntə
placenta
pləˈsɛntə
presenter
prɪˈzɛntə
renter
ˈrɛntə
right-of-centre
ˌraɪtəvˈsɛntə
slenter
ˈslɛntə
tenter
ˈtɛntə
venter
ˈvɛntə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE POLENTA

polecat
poleis
poleless
polemarch
polemic
polemical
polemically
polemicise
polemicist
polemicize
polemics
polemist
polemize
polemoniaceous
polemonium
poler
poles apart
poleward
poley
poleyn

WORDS THAT END LIKE POLENTA

ejectamenta
impedimenta
indumenta
irredenta
irridenta
Italia irredenta
lomenta
momenta
omenta
paramenta
ramenta
rejectamenta
revalenta
tomenta
yenta

Synonyms and antonyms of polenta in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «polenta» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF POLENTA

Find out the translation of polenta to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of polenta from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «polenta» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

玉米粥
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

polenta
570 millions of speakers

English

polenta
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मकई की खिचड़ी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

عصيدة من دقيق الذرة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

полента
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

polenta
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

polemonium
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

polenta
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Polemonium
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Polenta
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ポレンタ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

폴렌타
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Polemonium
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

polenta
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

polemonium
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पॅलेमोअनियम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Polemonium
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

polenta
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

polenta
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

полента
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

mamaliga
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πολέντα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

polenta
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

polenta
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

polenta
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of polenta

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «POLENTA»

The term «polenta» is quite widely used and occupies the 33.151 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «POLENTA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about polenta

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2 QUOTES WITH «POLENTA»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word polenta.
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Debi Mazar
We go to Italy every winter, and my husband's mother has a bingo party on Christmas. Every woman brings a dish: lentils, cavolo nero, tons of beans, polenta, every type of cheese, bruschetta, fresh vegetables, and local olive oil and wine.
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Yotam Ottolenghi
Polenta is to northern Italy what bread is to Tuscany, what pasta is to Emilia-Romagna and what rice is to the Veneto: easy to make, hungry to absorb other flavours, and hugely versatile.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «POLENTA»

Discover the use of polenta in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to polenta and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Polenta and Goanna
Polenta and Goanna is a brave and unflinching portrayal of a controversial and highly sensitive topic.[...] The book reflects an honest and sincere attempt by an Italian writer to imaginatively explore the experience of intimacy and love ...
Emilio Gabbrielli, 2008
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The Ultimate Rice Cooker Cookbook: 250 No-Fail Recipes for ...
250 No-Fail Recipes for Pilafs, Risotto, Polenta, Chilis, Soups, Porridges, Puddings, and More, from Start to Finis Beth Hensperger. polenta, grits, and HOMINY Italian Polenta Small-Portion Polenta French Polenta Gorgonzola Polenta Villa ...
Beth Hensperger, 2010
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Zingerman's Guide to Good Eating: How to Choose the Best ...
The key for the polenta lover is to find a mill that's trying to grind great-tasting meal. There aren't that many left, but they are out there. One thing that makes the Marinos' polenta so good is that they leave in the germ. Since it holds over three  ...
Ari Weinzweig, 2003
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The Clever Cook's Kitchen Handbook: 5,037 Ingenious Hints, ...
In the morning, the dried polenta will easily pull away from the pot. POLENTA Place 1 cup coarse yellow or white cornmeal with 4 cups cold water and 2 teaspoons salt in a medium saucepan. Whisk vigorously. Bring to a boil over high heat.
David Joachim, 2001
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The Gourmet Cookbook: More Than 1000 Recipes
You do stir the polenta, but not constantly, as you do in strictly traditional recipes. ing, for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring for 1 minute after everv 10 minutes of cooking, until very thick, about 45 minutes total. Remove  ...
Ruth Reichl, 2006
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The International Cookbook for Kids
If you really want to experience northern Italian cooking , you must try polenta. Polenta is made from specially ground corn, and it requires a long, slow cooking time. Instant polenta cooks in much less time. Once you discover how many great  ...
Matthew Locricchio, 2004
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Without Reservations: How to Make Bold, Creative, Flavorful ...
THE. ART. OF. POLENTA. This highly adaptable dish can be used as a flavor- absorbing backdrop for a number of recipes in this book, including the Yucatán Pork Stew (page 174). It's also a great comfort food on its own. For an Italian ...
Joey Altman, 2008
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Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook
Polenta Polenta is the traditional and versatile Italian dish served alongside a nice beef braise or with a red sauce over the top. The slow cooker makes an admirable, gloriously simple job of a task that usually requires the cook to stand and stir ...
Beth Hensperger, Julie Kaufmann, 2004
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Mediterranean Harvest: Vegetarian Recipes from the World's ...
My most vivid memory of eating polenta in Italy is at the Festa dell'Unita, a huge Communist fair outside of Bologna, where hundreds of people came to eat at long wooden tables. My friend Lorella's parents were active in the party, and worked ...
Martha Rose Shulman, 2007
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Vegetarian Times
6 SERVINGS DAIRY-FREE These are the basic proportions for making polenta, which can change character according to the kind of cornmeal used and the ratio of corn- meal to water. Polenta should be stirred almost continuously, though ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «POLENTA»

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Recipe: Pancetta-wrapped pork with braised red cabbage & polenta
Recipe: Pancetta-wrapped pork with braised red cabbage & polenta ... Slowly pour in the polenta in a thin, steady stream, whisking it in until it ... «The Southland Times, Jul 15»
2
Counter: Review
An appealing salad list includes pulled chicken cobb salad and a Caesar salad with smoked turkey and polenta croutons. The mac and cheese ... «The London Economic, Jul 15»
3
Arroyo Grande's Comfort Market serves up gourmet comfort food
... macaroni and cheese with pancetta and meatloaf served with a Marsala mushroom sauce and polenta. There are also plates designed to be ... «The San Luis Obispo Tribune, Jul 15»
4
Walnut Creek chef turns the page with Library on Main; Poki Bowl …
Look for rack of lamb topped with a roasted eggplant tomato relish and spiced yogurt, served with Anson Mills polenta cake and organic ... «San Jose Mercury News, Jul 15»
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Marc Vetri and Georges Perrier delight at pop-up dinner
... which included mashed potatoes, homemade bread with sea salt, shrimp salad, polenta, Boeuf Bourguignon, Le Bec-Fin's famous crab cake, ... «Philly.com, Jul 15»
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Tour de France 2015: Thrills, spills and biblical downpours - the …
... outdoor pots looked like railway locomotives, right down to the elongated, blackened stovepipes, and cooked up vast quantities of polenta. «The Independent, Jul 15»
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Silvia Colloca's secret ingredient for the sweet life
Her favourite recipe was her family's polenta all'Abruzzese: soft polenta served on a long wooden board, then heaped with a pork and sausage ... «Daily Life, Jul 15»
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Five of the best gluten-free catering hacks
"Polenta is a great gluten-free staple and can be packed full of flavour with a select choice of toppings," says Nicole Richardson, co-founder ... «Event Magazine, Jul 15»
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Will Self: Now I'm a vegetarian myself, I can say whatever the hell I …
I snaffled up the nasturtiums and the polenta and the cracked wheat and the quinoa as if it were all going out of style. I earnestly engaged with ... «New Statesman, Jul 15»
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Worried About GMOs? Try Heirloom Corn
“I'm trying to vary the grains in my diet, and someone told me I should include more corn products like grits and polenta. But aren't they made ... «TakePart, Jul 15»

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