Definition of rice
(Entry 1 of 3)
: the starchy seeds of an annual southeast Asian cereal grass (Oryza sativa) that are cooked and used for food
also
: this cereal grass that is widely cultivated in warm climates for its seeds and by-products — compare wild rice
rice
verb
riced; ricing; rices
Definition of rice (Entry 2 of 3)
: to finely chop or process (a food) so that it resembles rice
riced cauliflower Grilled calamari is served over riced potatoes that melt in the mouth— Mitch Frank Ricing the spuds with the butter and cream, rather than mashing them, makes them light and airy, and gives you a completely different experience.— Yotam Ottolenghi
RICE
abbreviationDefinition of RICE (Entry 3 of 3)
rest, ice, compression, elevation
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The first known use of rice was in the 13th century
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