This word is from the Spanish gamuza (meaning: “chamois” or “suede”).
gamusa
chamois
Chamois is a short-horned goat antelope.
Suede is calfskin with a brushed texture.
gamusa
suede
guantes na gamusa
suede gloves
Isuot ang guwantes na gamusa.
Wear the suede/chamois gloves.
malambot na balat ng hayop
soft animal hide
Kuskusin ng hiwa ng tinapay (masa) at palitan ang piraso ng tinapay kung marumi na. Rub a slice of white bread on it. Replace the piece of bread once it becomes dirty.
This word is no longer much used in the Philippines. It was more common during and a few decades after the Spanish colonial rule. These days, Filipinos simply use the English.
MGA KAHULUGAN SA TAGALOG
gamúsa: katad na malambot at ginagamit sa pag-gawâ ng sapatos
gamúsa: sapatos na gawâ rito
