wild rice

American  

noun

1. a tall aquatic grass, Zizania aquatica, of northeastern North America.

2. the grain of this plant, used for food.

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wild rice British  

noun

1. another name for Indian rice

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Etymology

Origin of wild rice

First recorded in 1740–50

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Example Sentences

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wild rice

The company normalized now-common food items such as wild rice and almond butter.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2025

Pure wild rice is best for this dish, but in a pinch, you can certainly use a mix.

From Salon ● Mar. 17, 2025

All you’ll need are two medium acorn squashes, cooked quinoa or wild rice, fresh or dried cranberries, chopped pecans or walnuts, diced onions, garlic, cinnamon, thyme, olive oil, salt and pepper.

From Salon ● Nov. 23, 2024

The mine has already encountered opposition from environmental groups and tribes worried about impacts on water and other resources such as wild rice.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 1, 2023

Those little birds filled with orange sauce, with wild rice and watercress.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

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