champoy

English

Alternative forms

• tsampoy

Etymology

From Cantonese 陳皮梅 / 陈皮梅 (can⁴ pei⁴ mui^4-2), introduced as a genericized trademark romanized as "CHAN PUI MUI" as printed on preserved prune packaging. Compare Tagalog tsampoy.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /t͡ʃɐmˈpoɪ̯/

Noun

champoy (uncountable)

1. (Philippines) A snack made from preserved yangmei or sometimes tamarind.

See also

• kiamoy