Word: RICES
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Definition of RICES
- Cereal plants, Oryza sativa of the grass family whose seeds are used as food.
- A specific variety of this plant.
- The seeds of this plant used as food.
- To squeeze through a ricer; to mash or make into rice-sized pieces (especially potatoes).
- To harvest wild rice (Zizania sp.)
- To throw rice at a person (usually at a wedding).
- (now chiefly) A twig or stick.
- A bobbin or spool.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "rices" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "rices" in early literature."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
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Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing RICES:
- # the rices effect
- # master of rices
- # playing with rices
- # in terms of rices
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