polished rice
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of polished rice
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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Their fellow tenants now share the roasted-chestnut-and-mushroom perfume of Aspergillus oryzae, or koji, growing on steamed, polished rice.
From New York Times ● Mar. 2, 2018
Today, we know why the polished rice caused problems.
From Slate ● Mar. 6, 2015
The Department of Agriculture estimates that on average arsenic levels are 10 times as high in rice bran as in polished rice.
From New York Times ● Apr. 18, 2014
They are protected by import tariffs in excess of 700 percent for polished rice.
From Reuters ● Mar. 14, 2011
This polished rice is still further polished by the dealer, who has more perfect mills than the farmer.
From The Foundations of Japan Notes Made During Journeys Of 6,000 Miles In The Rural Districts As A Basis For A Sounder Knowledge Of The Japanese People by Scott, J.W. Robertson
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