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Definition of rice water in English:

rice water

Pronunciation /ˈrʌɪs ˌwɔːtə/

noun

  • 1Water in which rice has been boiled, used as a drink, remedy, or for some other purpose.

  • 2Medicine
    Attributive. Designating the pale, watery stools (or vomit) of cholera patients.

Origin

Early 17th century. From rice + water.