kamunggay

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Cebuano

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Etymology

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Probably Tamil முருங்கை (muruṅkai, “drumstick”), from the shape of the fruits. Compare malunggay.

Sense "clover", after its resemblance to the leaves of

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /kamuŋˈɡaj/, [kɐ.mʊŋˈɡaɪ̯]
  • Hyphenation: ka‧mung‧gay

Noun

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kamunggáy

  1. horseradish tree (Moringa oleifera)
  2. (card games) club (playing card suit)
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