paliya'

Tausug

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *paria (“bitter melon”). Compare Cebuano paliya, Kapampangan apalia, Tagalog ampalaya & Malay/Indonesian peria.

Pronunciation

• (Sinūgan Parianun) IPA^(key): /paliaʔ/ [paˈljaʔ]
• Rhymes: -aʔ
• Syllabification: pa‧li‧ya'

Noun

paliya' (Sulat Sūg spelling فَلِيَأْ)

1. ampalaya; bitter melon