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.

arroz caldo

arroz caldo, n.

Pronunciation:  

Etymology:  <Spanish arroz caldo warm rice

In Philippine cookery: a porridge made of rice and chicken flavored with ginger, garlic, onion, pepper and fish sauce: a rice congee.

apo

apo, n.

Pronunciation:  

Etymology:  < Tagalog apo

A grandchild.

apartelle

apartelle, n.

Pronunciation: 

Etymology: < apart apart adv.+ -telle, modeled from  hotel n.

Compare apartment hotel at APARTMENT, n. compounds

A budget hotel. 

anting-anting

anting-anting, n.

Pronunciation:  /ˈantɪŋˈantɪŋ/

Etymology:  Tagalog anting-anting

A supposed supernatural influence having the power of protecting its possessor from harm; also, an amulet or charm having the same qualities.

ampao

ampao, n.

Pronunciation:  . 

Forms:  Also ampaw

Etymology:  Origin unknown; probably of Chinese origin.

A snack made from sun-dried rice fried and coated in melted sugar and lemon.

ampalaya

ampalaya, n.

Pronunciation: 

Etymology:  <Tagalog ampalaya bitter melon. 

1. bitter melon n.

2. slang An embittered or resentful person.

amor propio

amor propio, n.

Pronunciation:  

Etymology:  < Spanish amor propio self-love <Spanis amor Amour n. + propio own. Compare amour propre n.

Self-love which is ready with its claims, and sensitive to causes of offence; good opinion of oneself, self-esteem: AMOURE PROPRE n.

amihan

amihan, n.

Pronunciation:  Brit. U.S. 

Etymology:  < the name of Amihan, the bird in the Philippine mythology.

According to Tagalog folklore, Amihan is the first creature in the universe, along with the gods called Bathala and Aman Sinaya. Amihan is described as a bird who saves the first human beings, Malakas and Maganda from the bamboo plant. 

In the Philippines: a season dominated by the trade winds characterized by moderate temperatures, little or no rainfall, and a prevailing cool wind from the east: a northeast monsoon.

American time

American time, n.

Pronunciation:  

 Etymology:  < AMERICAN adj. + TIME n.

informal A time system in which people are always on time in keeping appointments, meetings, schedule, etc. as opposed to Filipino time.

American

American, n.

Pronunciation:  Brit. U.S. 

Etymology:  < AMERICAN n. and adj.

slang A foreigner (esp. a Caucasian), regardless of its nationality.

ambush interview

ambush interview, n.

Pronunciation:  

Etymology:  < ambush n. +  interview n.

An unscheduled or surprise interview (esp. of a politician).

amboy

amboy, n.

Pronunciation:  Brit. U.S. 

Forms: amboy, Amboy

Etymology:  < clipping for American boy

A Filipino man strongly influenced by American culture. Also; man of as Filipino-American descent.

aligue

aligue, n.

Pronunciation:  

Forms: aligi. alige, aligue

Etymology: < Tagalog aligi crab’s egg

Aligue also referred to as crab’s fat

  

The unimpregnated roe or eggs of the crab. Cf. coral n.5a

alamang

alamang, n.

Pronunciation:  

Etymology:  Tagalog alamang krill

  

In Filipino cookery: a thick paste made of fermented minute shrimp or krill and used as a condiment or ingredient in cooking. More fully bagoong alamang.

alagao

alagao, n.

Pronunciation:  Brit. U.S. 

Forms: alagao, alagaw

Etymology:  < Tagalog alagaw

A tree endemic in the Philippines, Prema odorata (family Verbena) having a velvety, aromatic leaves and bearing clumps of round, dark, fleshy fruit. Also: the leaves of this tree, commonly used for medicinal and culinary purposes.

Aklan

Aklan, n.

Pronunciation:  Brit., U.S.

Forms:  Also Alcan, Aclan, Akean, Aclanon, Aklanon

Etymology: <<Aklanon akea to boil or froth; probably referring to the Aklan River of which which because of its swiftness, the river seems to boil or froth.  <the name of Aklan province in Panay Island in the Philippines

The island of Panay was founded by the Spanish explorer Miguel Lopez de Legazpi in 1565 and was once called El Río de Aclán.

1.  Predominantly Christian Bisayan people on Panay Island in the Philippines; a member of such people.

 

2. The Austronesian language of Aklan people.

air-con

air-con, n. and adj.

Pronunciation:  Brit. /ˈɛːkɒn/ , U.S.  /ˈɛ(ə)rˌkɑn/

Etymology:  Shortened < air conditioning n.

orig. Brit.

A. n.

 = air conditioning n.

B. adj.

= air-conditioned adj.

aguinaldo

aguinaldo, n.

Pronunciation:  

Forms: aguinaldo, aginaldo

Etymology: < Spanish aguinaldo 

In the Philippines: Christmas gift (usu. cash or coins) collected by small group of children that go caroling.

Agta

Agta, n.

Pronunciation:  

Etymology:  < Alternative form of Aeta

 

Philippine English

= aeta n.

agrupation

agrupation, n.

Pronunciation:   

Etymology:  < Spanish agrupación

Philippine English

A group or association.

afritada

afritada, n.

Pronunciation:  

Etymology: < Spanish fritada fried

In Philippine cuisine: a stew made out of chicken or pork simmered in tomato sauce, potatoes, bell peppers, onions and pineapple.

Aeta

Aeta, n. and adj.

Pronunciation:  

Forms: Aeta, Ayta, Agta, Ata, Atta, Ati, Ita

Etymology:  < Origin uncertain; probably from the Tagalog word itim black

A. n

1. A member of an indigenous people inhabiting the provinces of Zambales, Pampanga, and Bataan in central Luzon Island in the Philippines.

2. The Austronesian language spoken by the Aetas.

B. adj.

Of, relating to, or designating the Aetas and their language