water oats

American  

noun

1. wild rice.

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Etymology

Origin of water oats

An Americanism dating back to 1810–20

Example Sentences

In its traditional form there are just three ingredients to porridge: water, oats and salt.

From The Wall Street Journal

But when lightning strikes, and water, oats and salt harmonize in just the right combination of color, consistency and flavor, it can be a thing of beauty, aficionados say.

From The Wall Street Journal

But even if your porridge is made with water, oats are a good source of manganese, phosphorous and zinc, as it is.

From Salon

A number of horsemen and horsewomen, families such as Arthur Hancock’s, have been campaigning for a zero medication tolerance and a return to water, oats and hay.

From Washington Post

In a small saucepan, combine the milk, water, oats, oat bran, salt and cinnamon and heat over medium-high heat.

From Seattle Times