Definitions for RICE
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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. ricenoun

   grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished

2. ricenoun

   annual or perennial rhizomatous marsh grasses; seed used for food; straw used for paper

3. Rice, Sir Tim Rice, Timothy Miles Bindon Ricenoun

   English lyricist who frequently worked with Andrew Lloyd Webber (born in 1944)

4. Rice, Elmer Rice, Elmer Leopold Rice, Elmer Reizensteinverb

   United States playwright (1892-1967)

5. riceverb

   sieve so that it becomes the consistency of rice

   "rice the potatoes"

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. ricenoun

   Cereal plants of the grass family whose seeds are used as food.

2. ricenoun

   The seeds of this plant used as food.

3. riceverb

   to squeeze through a ricer; to mash or make into rice-sized pieces

4. riceverb

   to throw rice at a person (usually at a wedding).

5. riceverb

   to belittle a government emissary or similar on behalf of a more powerful militaristic state

6. riceverb

   to harvest wild rice Zinzania sp.

7. Ricenoun

   derived from given name Rhys.

8. Etymology: rīkijaz, from rīgiom, from rīgs (compare Irish rí), from rēgs.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Ricenoun

   One of the esculent grains: it hath its grains disposed into a panicle, which are almost of an oval figure, and are covered with a thick husk, somewhat like barley: this grain is greatly cultivated in most of the Eastern countries. Philip Miller

   Etymology: oryza, Lat.

   Rice is the food of two thirds of mankind; it is kindly to human constitutions, proper for the consumptive, and those subject to hæmorrhages. Arbuthnot.

   If the snuff get out of the snuffers, it may fall into a dish of rice milk. Jonathan Swift, Directions to the Butler.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Rice

   Rice is the seed of the grass species Oryza sativa (Asian rice) or less commonly O. glaberrima (African rice). The name wild rice is usually used for species of the genera Zizania and Porteresia, both wild and domesticated, although the term may also be used for primitive or uncultivated varieties of Oryza. As a cereal grain, domesticated rice is the most widely consumed staple food for over half of the world's human population, particularly in Asia and Africa. It is the agricultural commodity with the third-highest worldwide production, after sugarcane and maize. Since sizable portions of sugarcane and maize crops are used for purposes other than human consumption, rice is the most important food crop with regard to human nutrition and caloric intake, providing more than one-fifth of the calories consumed worldwide by humans. There are many varieties of rice and culinary preferences tend to vary regionally. The traditional method for cultivating rice is flooding the fields while, or after, setting the young seedlings. This simple method requires sound irrigation planning, but reduces the growth of less robust weed and pest plants that have no submerged growth state, and deters vermin. While flooding is not mandatory for the cultivation of rice, all other methods of irrigation require higher effort in weed and pest control during growth periods and a different approach for fertilizing the soil. Rice, a monocot, is normally grown as an annual plant, although in tropical areas it can survive as a perennial and can produce a ratoon crop for up to 30 years. Rice cultivation is well-suited to countries and regions with low labor costs and high rainfall, as it is labor-intensive to cultivate and requires ample water. However, rice can be grown practically anywhere, even on a steep hill or mountain area with the use of water-controlling terrace systems. Although its parent species are native to Asia and certain parts of Africa, centuries of trade and exportation have made it commonplace in many cultures worldwide. Production and consumption of rice is estimated to have been responsible for 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions in 2010.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. rice

   Rice is a type of starchy edible grain that is a staple food in many parts of the world, particularly in Asia. It is obtained from any of the various grass species belonging to the genus 'Oryza' which are typically cultivated in warm climates -- the most common species being Oryza sativa. It can come in different sizes and colors, such as long-grain, short-grain, brown, white, red, and black. Rice serves as a major source of energy due to its high carbohydrate content. It is often served as a side dish or used as a main ingredient in various dishes and recipes.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Ricenoun

   a well-known cereal grass (Oryza sativa) and its seed. This plant is extensively cultivated in warm climates, and the grain forms a large portion of the food of the inhabitants. In America it grows chiefly on low, moist land, which can be overflowed

2. Etymology: [F. riz (cf. Pr. ris, It. riso), L. oryza, Gr. , , probably from the Persian; cf. OPers. brzi, akin to Skr. vrhi; or perh. akin to E. rye. Cf. Rye.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Rice

   Rice is the seed of the monocot plants Oryza sativa or Oryza glabaerreima. As a cereal grain, it is the most widely consumed staple food for a large part of the world's human population, especially in Asia and the West Indies. It is the grain with the second-highest worldwide production, after maize, according to data for 2010. Since a large portion of maize crops are grown for purposes other than human consumption, rice is the most important grain with regard to human nutrition and caloric intake, providing more than one fifth of the calories consumed worldwide by the human species. Genetic evidence has shown that rice originates from a single domestication 8,200–13,500 years ago, in the Pearl River valley region of China. Previously, archaeological evidence had suggested that rice was domesticated in the Yangtze River valley region in China. From East Asia, rice spread to Southeast and South Asia. Rice was introduced to Europe through Western Asia, and to the Americas through European colonization. There are many varieties of rice and culinary preferences tend to vary regionally. In the Far East, there is a preference for softer and stickier varieties. Because of its importance as a staple food, rice has considerable cultural importance. Rice is often directly associated with prosperity and fertility. Therefore, there is the custom of throwing rice at weddings.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Rice

   rīs, n. one of the most useful and extensively cultivated of grains, like oats when ripe.—ns. Rice′-bird, the reed-bird: the paddy bird or Java sparrow; Rice′-bis′cuit, a sweet biscuit made of flour mixed with rice; Rice′-dust, Rice′-meal, the refuse of rice, a valuable food for cattle; Rice′-field-mouse, the rice-rat; Rice′-flour, a ground rice for puddings, for a face-powder, &c.; Rice′-glue, a cement made by boiling rice-flour in soft water; Rice′-hen, the common American gallinule; Rice′-milk, milk boiled and thickened with rice; Rice′-pā′per, a white smooth paper, made by the Chinese from the pith of Fatsia (Aralia) papyrifera, a tree peculiar to Formosa; Rice′-plant′er, an implement for sowing rice; Rice′-pound′er, a rice-mill; Rice′-pudd′ing, a pudding made of rice and milk, sweetened, often with eggs, raisins, &c.; Rice′-soup, a soup of rice with flour, &c.; Rice′-stitch, an embroidery-stitch resembling rice in grain; Rice′-wa′ter, water in which rice has been boiled—a nourishing drink for invalids; Rice′-wee′vil, a weevil that destroys stored rice, &c. [O. Fr. ris—L. oryza—Gr. oryza, from Old Pers., whence also Ar. uruzz, ruzz.]

The Foolish Dictionary, by Gideon WurdzRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. RICE

   An effective field-piece, used for assaulting Chinamen or the newly-married.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. rice

   A type of cultivar, plant and seed created and cultivated in various species.

   Rice is a much loved food globally.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on April 13, 2020  

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1. rice

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2. RICE

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Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. RICE

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Rice is ranked #184 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Rice surname appeared 149,500 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 51 would have the surname Rice.
   
   77.6% or 116,057 total occurrences were White.
   16.7% or 25,026 total occurrences were Black.
   2.3% or 3,483 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   1.9% or 2,975 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   0.7% or 1,106 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.
   0.5% or 852 total occurrences were Asian.

Matched Categories

1. • Cereal Grass
   • Cooking
   • Grain
   • Lyricist
   • Sieve
   • Starches

British National Corpus

1. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'RICE' in Written Corpus Frequency: #3555

2. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'RICE' in Nouns Frequency: #2211

Anagrams for RICE »

1. eric

2. Eric

How to pronounce RICE?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say RICE in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of RICE in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of RICE in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of RICE in a Sentence

1. Boa Vista:

   We live off this. We make enough to buy rice, maybe some sausage, but not enough to buy a ticket to Boa Vista.

2. Bill Belichick:

   It's sweet, this was the pair's ninth Super Bowl appearance together, the most title games for any head coach and starting quarterback duo in NFL history.Edelman named Super Bowl MVPBrady was 21-for-35 passing for 262 yards, and most of those yards went to wide receiver Julian Edelman, who is boosting his hall-of-fame resume. Edelman -- who was named Super Bowl MVP -- had 10 catches for 141 yards. In addition to already having the second-most receptions in postseason history, Super Bowl MVP's now second all time in postseason receiving yards. Super Bowl MVP trails just the legendary Jerry Rice in both categories.Edelman, who in his college days was a quarterback at Kent State, was drafted by New England in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL draft. Super Bowl MVP is the seventh wide receiver to be named Super Bowl MVP.

3. Anamika Das:

   We've just been surviving on boiled rice for almost seven days now.

4. Bongkiyung Emmanuel Nyuyki:

   The main agricultural products – maize, groundnuts, millet, sorghum and rice – suffer enormously due to their high dependence on rainfall. The June 15 deadline for (starting) farming has been unreliable with early as well as late onset of the planting season year in and year out.

5. Stacey Abrams:

   When Stacey Rice apply for a job, and Stacey Rice very publicly don't get it, it can be a little hard, through no fault of Stacey Abrams own, it was stolen.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=RICE
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Rice
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=RICE
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rice
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/RICE
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=RICE
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=RICE
9. ^ The Foolish Dictionary, by Gideon Wurdz
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/1989/pg1989-images.html#:~:text=RICE
10. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
    https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html