What does PADDY mean?

Paddy Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. A field where rice is grown.
2. Unmilled rice, still in its husk.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈpædi/
• UK: /ˈpædi/

Origin and Usage:

The word "paddy" originated from the Malay word "padi" which means "rice in the straw". It was first used in English in the mid-17th century to refer to the rice fields of India. Later on, it also came to mean the rice that is still in its husk. Today, "paddy" is used mainly in British English and in some parts of Asia to refer to rice fields or rice that is still in its husk.

Synonyms:

• Rice field
• Rice paddock
• Rice plantation

Related Words:

• Grain
• Crops
• Harvest
• Wheat
• Barley

Example Sentences:

1. The farmers were busy planting rice in the paddy fields.
2. The paddy has to be milled before it can be cooked.