Definition of "japonicas" []

• Plural form of japonica. (noun)

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• "Short- and medium-grain japonicas are the preferred types in north China, Japan, and Korea."
• "Italian risotto rices and Spanish paella rices are medium-grain japonicas."
• "The weather was delightful; oranges and figs were hanging on the trees; roses, oleanders, and japonicas were blooming out-of-doors; the sun was warm and bright; and over all shone gloriously the blessed light of Freedom, -- Freedom forevermore!"