Etymology

chilli padi

Today it means: Bird's eye chili, Capsicum annuum Full definition →

Malay cili padi
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  1. Malay · derived fromcili padi
  2. English todaychilli padi

Derived from Malay cili padi. Doublet of paddy.

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