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Definition of sticky rice noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

sticky rice

noun

/ˌstɪki ˈraɪs/

/ˌstɪki ˈraɪs/

[uncountable]

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a type of rice grown especially in South-East Asia, which is sticky when cooked
- Sticky rice is much prized in Laos and is considered to be good for health.
Topics Foodc1
Word OriginMid 19th century

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