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palapa en · NOUN · etymology 1

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish palapa, from Tagalog palapa (“midrib of a coconut frond”), from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *palaqpaq.

Meanings

  1. An open-sided dwelling with a thatched roof made of dried palm leaves.
    • At the average home price, you can find a two- or even three-bedroom house with a pool and palapa. 2008 January 11, Beth Greenfield, “Fishing Boats, Surfboards and Not a High-Rise in Sight”, in New York Times:

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palapa en · NOUN · etymology 2

Etymology

Meanings

  1. (uncountable) A sweet and spicy Filipino condiment made with white scallions, ginger, turmeric, chili, and toasted grated coconut.