rice — a cereal grain that is the seed of the grass species Oryza sativa, used as food
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a cereal grain that is the seed of the grass species Oryza sativa, used as food
Pronunciation (IPA): /raɪs/
Example Sentences
- My mom's rice is so good that even the rice cooker gets jealous.
- Rice is the main ingredient in many Asian dishes.
- He dropped his phone in the rice bag to absorb the moisture.
rice
NOUN[/raɪs/]
a cereal grain that is the seed of the grass species Oryza sativa, used as food
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'rice' derives from Ancient Greek 'oryza', which itself comes from Sanskrit 'vrihi'. This grain's name originated in Asia and spread westward through trade routes like the Silk Road, entering various European languages and eventually English.
Breakdown
Sanskrit vrihi → Ancient Greek oryza → Latin oryza → Old French ris → Middle English rys → Modern English rice. The word traveled westward through linguistic transmission along ancient trade routes.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom's rice is so good that even the rice cooker gets jealous.”
“Rice is the main ingredient in many Asian dishes.”
“He dropped his phone in the rice bag to absorb the moisture.”
“The rice was so sticky that my chopsticks got permanently attached.”
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