basmati rice

noun

bas·​ma·​ti rice ˌbäz-ˈmä-tē- How to pronounce basmati rice (audio)
ˌbäs-,
 also  ˌbaz-,
ˌbas-
: a cultivated aromatic long-grain rice originating in southern Asia

called also basmati

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Like beef, rice sold in the U.S. is domestically produced, but nearly a third is imported, primarily jasmine rice from Thailand and basmati rice from India, the USDA states. Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025 Lunch: salad with greens, basmati rice, avocado, falafel, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and hummus. Ana Morales, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2025 Although most rice sold in the U.S. is domestically produced, nearly a third is imported, mainly jasmine rice from Thailand and basmati rice from India. Scott Neuman, NPR, 4 Apr. 2025 It is made by simmering basmati rice with oil or ghee, garlic, onion, and spices like turmeric and cinnamon to create a flavorful grain dish. Jillian Kubala, Health, 24 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for basmati rice

Word History

Etymology

Hindi bāsmatī kind of rice, literally, something fragrant

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of basmati rice was in 1856

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“Basmati rice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/basmati%20rice. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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