ˈrīˌstäfəl noun
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Etymology: Dutch, from rijst rice (from Middle Dutch rijs, from Middle French ris ) + tafel table, from Middle Dutch tavele, tafele, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin tavola, from Latin tabula tablet — more at rice , table
: an Indonesian midday meal consisting chiefly of rice to which are added small portions of a wide variety of meats and vegetables, fish, chicken, fruit, eggs, curries, pickles, and condiments