paddy
n. C / U B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈpædi// UK //pˈædi// pad·dy
n. a field where rice is grown in water. You might also hear this word used to describe the rice itself before it is processed.
n. a field, often flooded, used for growing rice; also refers to rice in the husk, whether in the field or after harvest.
The farmers work in the paddy fields all day.
Heavy monsoon rains are essential for flooding the paddy and ensuring a healthy rice crop.
The landscape was a patchwork of emerald green paddy fields, stretching toward the horizon where the mountains met the humid sky.
From Irish Pád(raig) (“Patrick”) + -y.
Usage
Often used as a modifier in the compound 'paddy field'.