The Spanish word for rice; often used in English in culinary contexts referring to rice dishes or rice itself.
From Spanish 'arroz,' which derives from Arabic 'al-ruzz,' the ultimate origin being from Sanskrit 'vrihi.' This etymology traces rice trade routes through medieval commerce.
The word 'rice' traveled through the Silk Road in different languages—Arabic traders brought both the grain and the word 'arroz' to Spain, which is why Spanish rice dishes still use that name!
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