Indian rice
Americannoun
noun
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an annual erect aquatic North American grass, Zizania aquatica, with edible purplish-black grain
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the grain of this plant
Etymology
Origin of Indian rice
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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The festivities included a city parade, where one Dena sailor, speaking to an independent journalist, Samson Sagar, marveled at the flavor of biryani, an Indian rice dish he had sampled.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 10, 2026
We found JK, a southern Indian rice farmer who was just trying to grow rice for his community.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2024
These have targeted export restrictions such as for Indian rice and the subsidies the clean tech push has unleashed, such as the U.S.
From Reuters ● Oct. 2, 2023
Indian rice represented nearly a quarter of that number — making India the second-largest single exporter of rice to Washington, after Thailand.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 28, 2023
The whole family of griddle cakes, including those of buckwheat, Indian rice, and wheaten flour, were more or less dependent on the safe arrival of le Bourdon, for their popularity and welcome.
From Oak Openings by Cooper, James Fenimore
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