Davaoeño

English

Etymology

From Cebuano Davaoeño or Dabawenyo, from Spanish davaoeño, from Davao + -eño.

Adjective

Davaoeño (not comparable)

1. Of, or pertaining to the Davao region or Davao City in the Philippines.

Noun

Davaoeño (plural Davaoeños)

1. A person from the Davao region or Davao City.
   • 1974, The Philippines Quarterly:

     For the durian is both sinfully foul and sinfully fair. “It smells like hell and tastes like heaven," say Davaoeños of Mindanao, summing up the durian's bane and boon. The stronger the odor, the richer the taste..."

   • 2000, Amada T. Valino, Davao in the New Millennium: A Travel Guide:

     "They have all molded to become Davaoeños and Davao City has earned the honor and is justifiably proud to be called “the Melting Pot of the Philippines.”