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manananggal

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Tagalog

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From man- +‎ tanggal, literally remover; separator, with initial reduplication of the root. See also Malay penanggalan.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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manananggál (Baybayin spelling ᜋᜈᜈᜅ᜔ᜄᜎ᜔) (mythology, folklore)

  1. vampire-like mythical creature, usually a malevolent, man-eating and blood-sucking monster or witch capable of separating themselves from the lower part of their body

Further reading

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  • manananggal”, in Pambansang Diksiyonaryo | Diksiyonaryo.ph, Manila, 2018