Where does “Dilao” come from?

Dilao (Cebuano) comes from Tagalog Dilao, from Tagalog dilaw, from Proto-Philippine dilaw.

Dilao (Cebuano): most common among residents of Tagalog origin (mostly tracing roots in Batangas) in Misamis Oriental, particularly in and around Cagayan de Oro

Definitions

most common among residents of Tagalog origin (mostly tracing roots in Batangas) in Misamis Oriental, particularly in and around Cagayan de Oro

Ancestry of “Dilao”, step by step

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Tagalog	Dilao	common in Batangas
2	Tagalog	dilaw	yellow; "Curcuma longa" and its roots used for...
3	Proto-Philippine	dilaw	—

Every word from Proto-Philippine dilaw →Every word from Tagalog dilaw →Every word from Tagalog Dilao →