wild rice
noun
: either of two tall aquatic North American perennial grasses (Zizania aquatica and Z. palustris) that yield an edible grain
also
: the grain
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Nutty wild rice provides a sturdy base, while cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and Cheddar cheese add richness to the filling.
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
Gingery chicken noodle, creamy wild rice soup, and hearty chilis all feel like a warm hug on cold days.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appétit, 3 Jan. 2025
Two huge targets couldn’t hide from the vote in this week’s Survivor, especially after a wild rice negotiation took away their last resort and safety net.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 21 Nov. 2024
Dinner is another extravagant meal that includes turkey, wild rice stuffing with sausage, mashed potatoes, crescent rolls and broccoli with cheese sauce.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
Gingery chicken noodle, creamy wild rice soup, and hearty chilis all feel like a warm hug on cold days.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appétit, 3 Jan. 2025
Two huge targets couldn’t hide from the vote in this week’s Survivor, especially after a wild rice negotiation took away their last resort and safety net.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 21 Nov. 2024
Dinner is another extravagant meal that includes turkey, wild rice stuffing with sausage, mashed potatoes, crescent rolls and broccoli with cheese sauce.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Wild rice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wild%20rice. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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