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idli | idly |

As a noun idli

is a Southeast Asian cake made from rice and lentils, whose ground mixture is fermented and steamed in a mold.

As an adverb idly is

in an idle manner.

idli

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A Southeast Asian cake made from rice and lentils, whose ground mixture is fermented and steamed in a mold.

    • References

    * OED 2nd edition 1989

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    idly

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    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In an idle manner.
  • Without specific purpose, intent or effort.
    • I idly played with the paper, not even realizing I was folding it into a paper airplane.

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