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ultimately from the sanskrit or ancient Indian word vrihi

via the not quite so ancient greek word oryza

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The word "rice" comes from Old French "ris," which in turn comes from Italian "riso" and ultimately from Latin "oryza." The Latin word itself is derived from Greek "oruzo."

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