balikbayan box

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English

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Etymology

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From Tagalog balikbayan +‎ box.

Noun

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balikbayan box (countable and uncountable, plural balikbayan boxes)

  1. (Philippines) A carton shipped or brought to the Philippines from another country by a Filipino who has been living overseas, a balikbayan, typically containing items such as foods, clothing, toys, and household products.