chilli padi
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English
[edit]Alternative forms
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Derived from Malay cili padi. Doublet of paddy.
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]chilli padi (uncountable)
- (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.