kamalala

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Etymology[edit]

Probably from Sanskrit का॑मलोल (kā́malola, overcome with desire or passion). See Sanskrit काम (kā́ma).

Noun[edit]

kamalala

  1. mistress; concubine
  2. adultery; infidelity

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Etymology[edit]

Early borrowing from Spanish camarada, from cámara (chamber) +‎ -ada, with sound shift from /ɾ/ to /l/.

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Noun[edit]

kamalala (Baybayin spelling ᜃᜋᜎᜎ) (obsolete)

  1. comrade
    Synonym: kaibigan

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