brown rice

noun

: hulled but unpolished rice that retains most of the bran layers, endosperm, and germ

Examples of brown rice in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web These may include barley, brown rice, oats, quinoa, and whole-wheat or whole-grain bread or pasta. Health Editorial Team, Health, 9 June 2024 Of the many things that white or brown rice is known for, being filling is high on the list. Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2024 Made with tender duck swimming alongside brown rice noodles in a broth with soy, star anise, cinnamon and purple basil, the kuaytiew ped feels like a warm hug in a bowl. Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2024 Some blends combine protein from whole grains—like brown rice, buckwheat, millet, and seeds—and legumes. Amanda MacMillan, Health, 9 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for brown rice 

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Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of brown rice was in 1883

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“Brown rice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brown%20rice. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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