chilli padi

English

Alternative forms

  • chili padi

Etymology

Derived from Malay cili padi. Doublet of paddy.

Pronunciation

Noun

chilli padi (uncountable)

  1. (Singapore, Malaysia) Bird's eye chili, Capsicum annuum
    • 2023, Agnes Chew, Eternal Summer of My Homeland, Epigram Books, →ISBN, page 12:
      His pandan, lemongrass, chilli padi, Thai basil and curry leaf plants—their leaves were so green, so glorious.
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