ricer

[ rahy-ser ]

noun
  1. an implement for ricing potatoes, squash, etc., by pressing them through small holes.

Origin of ricer

1
An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900; rice + -er1

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British Dictionary definitions for ricer

ricer

/ (ˈraɪsə) /


noun
  1. US and Canadian a kitchen utensil with small holes through which cooked potatoes and similar soft foods are pressed to form a coarse mash

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