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Paddy

UK/ˈpædi/ US/ˈpʰæɾi/ fairly common slang

noun

1.
2.

an irrigated or flooded field where rice is grown

Synonyms
3.

rice in the husk either gathered or still in the field

Origin

Borrowed from Malay padi (“paddy plant”). Doublet of palay.

Phrases

  • paddy bird
  • paddy hat
  • rice paddy herb

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