salamangka

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Etymology

Borrowed from Philippine Spanish salamanca (sleight of hand), alluding to the University of Salamanca, which taught magic according to historical popular belief.

Pronunciation

Noun

salamangka (Baybayin spelling ᜐᜎᜋᜅ᜔ᜃ)

  1. magic; sorcery; witchcraft
    Synonyms: mahiya, mahika
  2. sleight of hand
    Synonym: malikmata

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Further reading

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