brown rice

noun

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

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Try swapping refined grains for whole grains like brown rice or quinoa, adding beans or lentils to soups and salads, and snacking on fiber-rich fruits like apples, oranges, or berries. Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025 Lopez recommends choosing wholesome picks like brown rice, barley, whole wheat pasta and oats in bulk to save money and use in multiple meals. Fruits and vegetables. Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2025 Griffith separates the skin from the meat with an air compressor, then rubs it with brown rice syrup, dark soy sauce and a custom 10-spice blend. Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 3 Feb. 2025 These include brown rice, oats, bulgur, and quinoa. Kathi Valeii Published, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for brown rice

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 29 Mar. 2025.

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