brown rice

noun

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

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These include brown rice, oats, bulgur, and quinoa. Kathi Valeii Published, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2025 Salmon and tuna contain selenium, as does brown rice, eggs and whole wheat bread. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 4 Mar. 2025 Then just keep it super simple for the main meal; think high protein such as chicken or fish, with filling complex carbs that take longer to digest, such as sweet potato or brown rice. Devinder Bains, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025 Then, mix in brown rice and black beans for an additional protein boost and some fiber. Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 31 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for brown rice

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 16 Mar. 2025.

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