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basmati rice

British  
/ bəzˈmætɪ /

noun

  1. a variety of long-grain rice with slender aromatic grains, used for savoury dishes

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Etymology

Origin of basmati rice

from Hindi, literally: aromatic

Example Sentences

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Fragrant basmati rice and a generous basket of naan rounded out the meal.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

Key exports from India include basmati rice, sugar, fresh fruits and pharmaceuticals, while major imports include pistachios, apples, kiwi and dates.

From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026

Schulman said most of Cava’s ingredients come from the U.S., but some ingredients — like beef, olive oil and basmati rice — come in from abroad.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 4, 2025

This is a dairy-free version, made with white basmati rice and turbinado sugar flavored with saffron and rose water—smooth, soothing and delicious.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

Stephanie has a bag of Zebra basmati rice in her arms.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan

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