Definition of rice
: 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
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Examples of rice in a Sentence
Rice is the main crop of the country.
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Origin and Etymology of rice
Middle English rys, from Anglo-French ris, from Old Italian riso, from Greek oryza, oryzon, of Iranian origin; akin to Pashto wriže rice; akin to Sanskrit vrīhi rice
First Known Use: 13th century
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Definition of RICE
rest, ice, compression, elevation
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RICE Defined for English Language Learners
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: small white or brown grains that come from a southeast Asian plant and that are used for food
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: the plant that produces rice
RICE Defined for Kids
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: the small seeds of a tall cereal grass widely grown in warm wet regions that are the chief food in many parts of the world
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Medical Definition of RICE
rest, ice, compression, elevation—used especially for the initial treatment of many usually minor sports-related injuries (as sprains)
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