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unpolished rice

American  

noun

  1. a partly refined rice, hulled and deprived of its germ but retaining some bran.


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So the birds had been switched back to their usual rations of brown, unpolished rice.

From Slate Mar. 6, 2015

His diet included sunflower seeds, sesame, unpolished rice, dates, cashew nuts and carrot juice.

From New York Times Apr. 16, 2012

Now add slowly one-half cup of well-washed, unpolished rice.

From Mrs. Wilson's Cook Book Numerous New Recipes Based on Present Economic Conditions by Wilson, Mary A.

Roasted Rice Steam some unpolished rice until soft; then distribute thinly on flat tin and brown in hot oven.

From No Animal Food and Nutrition and Diet with Vegetable Recipes by Wheldon, Rupert H.

The Government Granary plan came into force in 1921, some 3 million koku of unpolished rice being bought in five grades at from 27 yen to 33 yen.

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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