azucena

azucena, n.

Pronunciation: 

Forms: asocena, azucena

Etymology:  <Tagalog asocena; clipping of Tagalog aso dog, Spanish cena dinner < Latin cēnātōrius pertaining to dinner, from cēnāre to dine.

The term asocena was first used in 1980s and became popular when the film titled Azucena written by Enrique Ramos and directed by Carlitos Siguion-Reyna, was screened in 2000.

In Filipino cookery: any dish primarily consists of dog meat usu. served as pulutan to alcoholic drinks.  Also: the dog meat itself. 

ate

ate, n.

Pronunciation:  Brit. /ˈateɪ/ ,  /ˈɑːteɪ/ , U.S.  /ˈɑˌteɪ/ , Philippine_English /ˈate/

Forms:  19 ati, 19– ate.

Etymology:  A borrowing from Tagalog. Etymon: Tagalog ate.
< Tagalog ate.

An elder sister. Also used as a respectful title or form of address for an older woman. Cf. kuya n.

atchara

atchara, n.

Pronunciation:  

Etymology:  < Persian āchār pickles, acid or salt relishes, of uncertain origin, probably partly via Portuguese achar (see note), partly via Dutch atjar, †achar, †atchar, †atchaer, †atschiar, etc., partly via the Indian vernaculars (compare Urdu ācār) and partly via Malay achar.

It has been suggested that the Persian word derives < classical Latin acētāria salad prepared with vinegar (see acetar n.), but this presents formal difficulties.

In Philippine cookery: a pickle or relish made from julienned or grated green papaya and other vegetables preserved with sugar, vinegar and spices

at the back of -------

at the back of -----, adv.

Behind; close behind.

askal

askal, n.

Pronunciation:  Brit. U.S. 

Etymology:  < Tagalog asong kalye street dog. See calle n.

A mongrel dog in the Philippines. 

asado

asado, n.

Pronunciation:  

Etymology:  < Spanish asado roast meat, past participle of asar to roast. <Latin assatus , past participle of assare to roast <assus roasted; akin to Latin ardere to burn

Asado is a popular dish in South America.

In Filipino cookery: a dish made of pork or beef cooked in a sweet, tomato-based usu, accompanied by potatoes, carrots, and other vegetables. Also; the dish of dried, red-colored sweetmeats used as a filling in siopao. 

artist

artist, n.

Pronunciation:

Etymology: < Spanish artista movie actor or actress

A movie or television actor or actress.