champoy

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Etymology[edit]

From Cantonese 陳皮梅／陈皮梅 (can4 pei4 mui4-2), introduced as a genericized trademark romanized as "CHAN PUI MUI" as shown on preserved prune packaging.

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champoy (uncountable)

  1. (Philippines) A snack made from preserved yangmei or sometimes tamarind.

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