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glutinous rice

noun

Definition of glutinous rice

: the seeds of a short-grained cultivated rice (Oryza sativa glutinosa) that are plump and sticky when cooked

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 Families observe this time by enjoying special foods, such as glutinous rice balls known as tang yuan. — Matt Cardy, National Geographic, "When Is the First Day of Winter? December Solstice 2017 Explained.," 21 Dec. 2017

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First Known Use of glutinous rice

1900, in the meaning defined above

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