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.