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Wild Rice (Noun)

Grains of aquatic grass of North America.

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Wild rice is native to North America and grows in shallow water, often in marshes and along lake shores.
The traditional dish of the Native American gathering included roasted duck, steamed vegetables, and a side of boiled wild rice.
Wild rice, which is technically an aquatic grass seed rather than an actual rice, is a staple food in some parts of North America.
Due to its unique characteristics, wild rice requires specific conditions to cultivate, making large-scale production challenging.
Local chefs prized the locally harvested wild rice for its distinct nutty flavor and delicate crunch in regional cuisine.

Perennial aquatic grass of North America bearing grain used for food.

Nouns denoting plants.

Wild rice is a staple food for many Native American communities in the northern United States and southern Canada.
Native American tribes originally harvested wild rice by hand, using lightweight canoes to glide across shallow lakes and rivers.
In the United States, Minnesota is one of the primary producers of wild rice, with much of it grown on the state's many lakes.
In recent years, some Minnesota farmers have started to cultivate wild rice in paddies rather than relying solely on natural lakes.
Wild rice, also known as Zizania aquatica, is often mixed with other grains such as brown rice and quinoa.