This gum occupies a position between india rubber and gutta-percha, combining in a degree the elasticity of one with the ductility of the other, and freely softening and becoming plastic and easily molded in hot water.
TAGALOG-ENGLISH DICTIONARY
CHILAK
Combination of two words: chicharon + bulaklak
chicharon
crispy pork rinds
bulaklak
flower
Chicharon is traditionally pork rinds (skin). For this “flower” chicharon, the intestinal parts of a pig are deep fried. In particular, it’s the peritoneum that is used. The peritoneum is the lining of the abdominal cavity.
Omentum is a fold of the peritoneum. Great omentum is the fat-filled sac covering the small intestines. Lesser omentum is the omentum joining the stomach and liver.
ULOS
This is not a commonly used word in conversation.
ulós / úlos: spear or any long, pointed weapon
ulusin: to pierce with a long, pointed weapon
TUTA
tu·tà
SAGPANGIN
POPA
This word is from the Spanish language. It is not commonly used in Philippine conversation.
SIGURISTA
This word is from the Spanish seguro, meaning “certainly” or “definitely.”
In Filipino usage, a sigurista is someone who is careful to always make sure that everything goes according to plan. The keywords are “make sure.”
Sigurado ako.
I’m sure.
I’m sure.
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