kamunggay

Cebuano

noun
Definitions
  • the horseradish tree (Moringa oleifera); a tree with flavorful and nutritious leaves and the most widely cultivated species of the genus Moringa
  • the leaves and flowers of this tree used in cooking
  • the seeds of this tree used as herbal medicine

Etymology

Derived from Tamil முருங்கை (drumstick).

Origin

Tamil

முருங்கை

Gloss

drumstick

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