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.

apo

apo, n.

Pronunciation:  

Etymology:  < Tagalog apo

A grandchild.

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.

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.

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.