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pla ra

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A traditional Thai seasoning made by fermenting fish with rice bran or roasted rice powder and salt for a long period.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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History

Etymology

From Thai ปลาร้า (bplaa-ráa).

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Isan: ปลาแดก — fermented fish
  • Japanese: プラーラー (purārā) — fermented fish
  • Lao: ປາແດກ (pā dǣk) — fermented fish
  • Lao: ປາລ້າ (pā lā) — fermented fish
  • Russian: пла ра (pla ra) — fermented fish
  • Russian: пла даєк (pla dajek) — fermented fish
  • Thai: ปลาร้า (bplaa-ráa) — fermented fish