green mongo en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌɡɾɪn̪ ˈmoŋ.ɡo/ (Philippines)
Etymology
From green + Spanish mongo, which is a calque of Hokkien 綠豆 /绿豆 (lia̍k-tāu, literally “green bean”).
Meanings
- (Philippines, uncountable) Synonym of mongo (“mung bean”).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| green monggo | alternative | lexicographic | |
| green mungo | alternative | lexicographic |