long-grain en · ADJ
Meanings
- Of rice, characterized by kernels that are approximately four to five times longer than they are wide.
- Of woodgrain, where the grain runs parallel to the longitudinal axis of the piece of wood.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| longer-grain | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| long grain | alternative | lexicographic | |
| long-grained | alternative | lexicographic | |
| longest-grain | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |