Where does “kiling” come from?
kiling (Ilocano) comes from Proto-Philippine *kiliŋ.
kiling (Ilocano): common bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris)
Definitions
- common bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris)
Ancestry of “kiling”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Philippine | *kiliŋ | — |