Words that come from Old Welsh “Rīs”

52 words across 25 languages descend from Old Welsh Rīs — including Rice, ricer, ricefield, nonrice, ricegrass, Raijin, ricelike, riceroot.

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English (23)

Japanese (4)

Antigua and Barbuda Creole English (2)

Korean (2)

Bislama (1)

Welsh (1)

Latvian (1)

Chuukese (1)

Nigerian Pidgin (1)

Pohnpeian (1)

Zulu (1)

Tok Pisin (1)

Yoruba (1)

Marshallese (1)

Sranan Tongo (1)

Xhosa (1)

Awara (1)

Swazi (1)

Maori (1)

Australian Kriol (1)

Belizean Creole (1)

Mokilese (1)

Gilbertese (1)

Takia (1)

Krio (1)