champoy

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Cantonese 陳皮梅／陈皮梅 (can4 pei4 mui4-2), introduced as a genericized trademark romanized as "CHAN PUI MUI" as shown on preserved prune packaging.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /t͡ʃɐmˈpoɪ̯/

Noun

champoy (uncountable)

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

See also
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