While "dhānya" refers to grain in general, it is often specifically used for rice.
Other Sanskrit words for rice include:
* "श्रीहन्य" (śrīhaṇya)
* "तृण" (tṛṇa)
* "व्रीहि" (vrīhi)
* "धान" (dhāna)
The specific term used might vary depending on the context and region.