Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pilão
Noun
/piˈlɐ̃w/
Definition
A large, heavy mortar used for crushing or grinding substances, typically made of wood or stone.
Examples
- The chef used a pilão to grind the garlic and herbs for the marinade.
- In traditional Brazilian cuisine, a pilão is an essential tool for making dishes like moqueca.
Meaning
In culinary contexts, a pilão is often used to prepare spices or other ingredients by crushing them into a paste or powder.
Synonyms
- Mortar
- Crusher
- Pestle (when used with mortar)