Sugbo

See also: sugbo

Cebuano

Alternative forms

• Sugbu — proscribed

Etymology

Folk traditions erroneously append the meaning of "scorched earth" after the scorched earth tactics of the legendary Sri Lumay, inspired by sugba. However, it is most likely derived from sugbo, which originally meant "to stay in shallow waters", as per the Vocabulario de la Lengua Bisaya.

Proper noun

Sugbo

1. Cebu City (the capital of Cebu)
2. the island of Cebu
3. the province of Cebu
4. (historical) the Rajahnate of Cebu

Quotations

For quotations using this term, see Citations:Sugbo.

Derived terms

• Sugboanon
• Sinugboanon