chilli padi

English

Alternative forms

• chili padi

Etymology

Derived from Malay cili padi. Doublet of paddy.

Pronunciation

• (Singapore) IPA^(key): /ˈtʃɪli ˌpɑdi/

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.