japonica
/dʒəˈpɑnɪkə/
noun
- A shrub or small tree with showy flowers, often grown in gardens; also called Japanese quince.
- The japonica in our backyard blooms with bright red flowers every spring.
- The gardener pruned the japonica to keep it from blocking the path.
- She planted a japonica near the fence for a splash of color.
- A type of rice with short, plump grains that become sticky when cooked, commonly used in East Asian cuisine.
- Sushi is traditionally made with japonica rice because of its sticky texture.
- She prefers japonica rice for making rice balls.
- The farmer grows japonica rice in flooded paddies.