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kumbo

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Tagalog

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Etymology 1

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    Borrowed from Malay kumbu (fish-basket of stiff bamboo wickerwork in shape like a watervessel).

    Noun

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    kumbô (Baybayin spelling ᜃᜓᜋ᜔ᜊᜓ)

    1. decanter; cruet
      Synonyms: dekanter, pitsel, gorgorita

    Etymology 2

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    Compare Ilocano kombo-kombo (inflated; puffed up; spread like itch and rash), Kapampangan kumbu (to become raised; to potrude like an empanada, or a swollen cheek), Central Bikol kumbo (swelling or rising of dough when heated), Aklanon kumbo (banana fritter; banana chips), Cebuano kumbo (fritter), and Hiligaynon kumbo (banana fritter).

    Noun

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    kumbô (Baybayin spelling ᜃᜓᜋ᜔ᜊᜓ) (obsolete)

    1. blister
      Synonyms: paltos, ampolya, lintos
    2. fritter
      Synonyms: maruya, priter
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