brown rice

noun

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

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Named after his grandfather, the late master distiller Booker Noe, this blended whiskey changes with every release, and often highlights some very unusual components (bourbon made from brown rice, for example). Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025 On Thursday, To cooked 80 quarts of his famous chicken soup with brown rice, kale, carrots, corn, celery and onions and gave it away to people facing food insecurity. Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2025 Because of this, nutritionist Leticia Carrera, director of the center Felicidad Carrera, advises always eating pulses with brown rice and substituting the combination for meat two to three times a week—at least. Ana Morales, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025 Sprinkle on savory dishes, such as quinoa salad, roasted vegetables, or brown rice. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025 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 13 Nov. 2025.

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