Where does “luy-a” come from?
luy-a (Hiligaynon) comes from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *laqia — ginger.
luy-a (Hiligaynon): ginger
Definitions
- ginger
Ancestry of “luy-a”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Malayo-Polynesian | *laqia | ginger |
luy-a (Hiligaynon) comes from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *laqia — ginger.
luy-a (Hiligaynon): ginger
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Malayo-Polynesian | *laqia | ginger |