"perlo" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: perlos [plural], perloo [alternative], purloo [alternative]
Etymology: Unknown. Possibly a corruption of pilau. Etymology templates: {{unk|en}} Unknown Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} perlo (countable and uncountable, plural perlos)
  1. (US, Southern) A rustic, one-pot Southern dish featuring chicken, smoked sausage, and rice simmered together in a savory broth. Tags: Southern, US, countable, uncountable Derived forms: chicken perlo Related terms: chicken bog
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