wild rice

noun

1. a tall aquatic grass, Zizania aquatica, of northeastern North America.
2. the grain of this plant, used for food.

wild rice

noun

1. another name for Indian rice

Word History and Origins

Origin of wild rice¹

First recorded in 1740–50

Example Sentences

And in most cases you probably already have some of the ingredients needed to cook this way already on hand, such as corn, beans, squash, wild rice and much more.

From Salon

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

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

Think about wild rice, cranberries, scallions, and an orange juice and balsamic vinaigrette.

From Washington Times

The tribe said its higher standards are needed to protect the fish and wild rice that are important parts of its members’ diets and culture.

From Washington Times

Related Words

• brown rice