also: ひねまい
noun
old rice; rice from a previous harvest
Rare term referring to rice that has been stored for a long time, often contrasted with 新米 (new rice).
この店では陳米を安く売っている。
This store sells old rice cheaply.
陳米は新米に比べて味が落ちると言われる。
It is said that old rice tastes worse compared to new rice.
Compound of 陳 (stale, old) and 米 (rice). The reading ひね is a rare kun'yomi for 陳 meaning 'old' or 'stale'.