alila

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Portuguese

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Noun

alila f (uncountable) (Brazilian Portuguese spelling)

  1. (organic chemistry) allyl (organic radical found in oils of garlic and mustard)

Tagalog

Etymology

From Proto-Philippine *alilaq.

Pronunciation

Noun

alilà (Baybayin spelling ᜀᜎᜒᜎ)

  1. servant
    Synonyms: (colloquial) alalay, (Marinduque) bataan
  2. houseboy; housemaid; domestic servant
    Synonym: kasambahay

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Further reading

  • alila”, in Pambansang Diksiyonaryo | Diksiyonaryo.ph, Manila, 2018