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noun, verb, riced, ric⋅ing.| 1. | the starchy seeds or grain of an annual marsh grass, Oryza sativa, cultivated in warm climates and used for food. |
| 2. | the grass itself. |
| 3. | to reduce to a form resembling rice: to rice potatoes. |
[rahys] | 1. | Anne, born 1941, U.S. novelist. |
| 2. | Dan (Daniel McLaren), 1823–1900, U.S. circus clown, circus owner, and Union patriot. |
| 3. | Elmer, 1892–1967, U.S. playwright. |
| 4. | Jerry Lee, born 1962, U.S. football player. |
| 5. | Grant⋅land [grant-luhnd] , 1880–1954, U.S. journalist. |
| rice (rīs) n.
To sieve (food) to the consistency of rice. [Middle English, from Old French ris, from Old Italian riso, from Latin oryza, from Greek oruza, of Indo-Iranian origin.] |
| Rice (rīs) American political scientist who was appointed U.S. secretary of state in 2005. She previously served as national security advisor under George W. Bush (2001-2005). |
| Rice (rīs) American playwright noted for his expressionist plays, including The Adding Machine (1923) and Street Scene (1929). |
| Rice, Jerry Lee Born 1962. American football player. A wide receiver who joined the San Francisco 49ers in 1985, he held 13 National Football League records by 1997, including career receptions and career yardage. |
| Main Entry: | RICE |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | an acronym for the suggested treatment for a minor muscle or tissue injury: rest, ice, compression, elevation |
| Example: | RICE helps reduce swelling and restrict the spread of bruising, accelerating the healing process. |
| Etymology: | 1985 |