Where does “Malinao” come from?
Malinao (Tagalog) comes from Cebuano malinaw, from Cebuano linaw — a pool; a lake; a large, landlocked stretch of...
Ancestry of “Malinao”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Cebuano | malinaw | distinct; calm; peaceful; serene |
| 2 | Cebuano | linaw | a pool; a lake; a large, landlocked stretch of... |