brown rice

noun

: hulled but unpolished rice that retains most of the bran layers, endosperm, and germ

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They're made with a savory blend of black beans, brown rice, onions, corn, and tomatoes. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 4 May 2026 Kawal brought brown rice from Publix. Literary Hub, 4 May 2026 Whole grains like wheat bran, corn bran, brown rice, whole-wheat flour, quinoa and cereals are good sources. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 3 May 2026 Rich and smoky salmon pairs well with sweet cherry tomatoes, and serving with brown rice or quinoa rounds out a nutritious meal. Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for brown rice

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of brown rice was in 1883

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“Brown rice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brown%20rice. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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