"plain water" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} plain water (uncountable)
  1. (Singapore) Tap water, either hot or cold, served in restaurants. Tags: Singapore, uncountable
    Sense id: en-plain_water-en-noun-K0st8vSz Categories (other): Singapore English
  2. (Malaysia) Drinking water Tags: Malaysia, uncountable
    Sense id: en-plain_water-en-noun-owugYlbm Categories (other): Malaysian English, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 18 82

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