Matigsalug Manobo Vernacular Lexicon

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upù
/ʔupuʔ/
 
n.Picture of upù
Lagenaria_leucantha_and var.
white squash
Cult. A large squash (up to 2 ft. in length and 4 in. in diameter) with light green skin and white flesh eaten as a vegetable.
Amana ne derakel ka upu ney diyè te Luwey su malambeg ka tanè.
Our white squash is very healthy there in Luwey because it was planted in the fertile soil.
cf. kalabasi
Eng. squash; gourd
Tag. úpo
Ceb. kalabásang puti; úpo; balantíyung; tabáyag; tambalíyung
Ilo.: tabúngaw
OCM: Flora (137)
Online dict status: -
Usage level: M

Updated by: RJH,AAA
Last updated: 13/Oct/2009

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"upu" in text "Keenen"