imbong

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Etymology

Possibly from Hokkien according to Manuel (1948). Compare Hokkien 眩忘忘 (hîn-bòng-bòng, very dizzy).

Pronunciation

  • Hyphenation: im‧bong
  • IPA(key): /ʔimˈboŋ/

Noun

imbóng

  1. lukewarmth; tepidity

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Further reading

  • imbong”, in Pambansang Diksiyonaryo | Diksiyonaryo.ph, Manila, 2018
  • Manuel, E. Arsenio (1948) Chinese elements in the Tagalog language, Manila: Filipiniana Publications, page 23