Rice

biographical name

Condoleezza 1954–     U.S. Secretary of State (2005–09)

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“Rice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Rice. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

rice

noun
1
: a southeast Asian grass widely grown in warm wet areas especially for its seeds which are used for food
2
: the seeds of rice

Medical Definition

RICE

abbreviation
rest, ice, compression, elevation
used especially for the initial treatment of many usually minor sports-related injuries (as sprains)
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