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Definition of rice sparrow in English: rice sparrownoun The Java sparrow, Padda oryzivora (family Estrildidae), which frequents rice fields in Asia.
Origin Early 18th century. Compare Malay (regional: Perak) ciak padi (from ciak small chattering bird, sparrow, finch +padi). Definition of rice sparrow in US English: rice sparrownoun The Java sparrow, Padda oryzivora (family Estrildidae), which frequents rice fields in Asia.
Origin Early 18th century. Compare Malay (regional: Perak) ciak padi (from ciak small chattering bird, sparrow, finch + padi). |