Cavite

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English

Etymology

From Spanish Cavite, a rendition of Tagalog Kawit, from kawit (“hook”), in reference to the hooked-shape peninsula where present-day Cavite City stands. Doublet of Kawit.

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Cavite

Location of Cavite
  1. A province of the Philippines. Capital: Trece Martires (de facto); Imus (de jure).
  2. A city in Cavite, Philippines.
    Synonym: Cavite City

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Proper noun

Cavite

  1. Cavite (a province of the Philippines)

Spanish

Etymology

From Tagalog kawit.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kaˈbite/
  • Rhymes: -ite
  • Syllabification: Ca‧vi‧te

Proper noun

Cavite ?

  1. Cavite (a province of the Philippines)
  2. Cavite (a city in Cavite, Philippines)

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Descendants

  • → English: Cavite
  • → Tagalog: Cavite

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Tagalog

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Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish Cavite, from Tagalog kawit. Doublet of Kawit.

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Proper noun

Cavite (Baybayin spelling ᜃᜊᜒᜆᜒ)

  1. Cavite (a province of the Philippines)
  2. Cavite (a city in Cavite, Philippines)

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