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