wild rice
Americannoun
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a tall aquatic grass, Zizania aquatica, of northeastern North America.
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the grain of this plant, used for food.
noun
Etymology
Origin of wild rice
First recorded in 1740–50
Example Sentences
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The company normalized now-common food items such as wild rice and almond butter.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025
While seeing wild rice on "Top Chef" may pique fans' interest, making it at home can sometimes be a challenge for many home cooks.
From Salon • Mar. 17, 2025
While farro and wheatberries also make for excellent options in grain salads, this recipe focuses on wild rice.
From Salon • Mar. 17, 2025
The changes also expand access to whole grains like quinoa, wild rice and millet and to foods such as teff and whole wheat naan.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 9, 2024
But there was only enough cornmeal in the morning for a few mouthfuls of mush, only enough wild rice for a handful each during the day.
From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich
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