tsampoy

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Tagalog tsampoy, from Cantonese 陳皮梅／陈皮梅 (can⁴ pei⁴ mui⁴⁻²), introduced as a genericized trademark romanized as "CHAN PUI MUI" as shown in preserved prune packaging.

Noun

tsampoy (plural tsampoy)

  1. (Philippines) yangmei

Tagalog

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Cantonese 陳皮梅／陈皮梅 (can⁴ pei⁴ mui⁴⁻²), introduced as a genericized trademark romanized as "CHAN PUI MUI" as shown in preserved prune packaging.

Pronunciation
  • Hyphenation: tsam‧poy
  • IPA(key): /t͡ʃamˈpoj/, [t͡ʃɐmˈpoɪ̯]

Noun

tsampóy

  1. yangmei (tree and fruit)
  2. sweetened or salted preserved yangmei (or other fruit)

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