1. Plural of pilau; a rice dish cooked in seasoned broth with meat, vegetables, or other ingredients.
Usage: Also spelled pilaf or pilaw; Common in Middle Eastern, South Asian, and Mediterranean cuisines

Examples

• The restaurant served several different pilaus, including chicken and vegetable varieties.
• She prepared fragrant pilaus with saffron and almonds for the dinner party.
• Many Middle Eastern restaurants feature pilaus as a staple side dish.
• The chef combined spices and rice to create authentic pilaus.
• We ordered two pilaus and a salad to share.