Tausug

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Etymology

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From Proto-Philippine *pawíkan. Compare Bikol Central pawikan, Cebuano pawikan, Cuyunon pawikan, Pangasinan pawikan and Tagalog pawikan.

Pronunciation

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  • (Sinūgan Parianun) IPA(key): /pajukan/ [pa.jʊˈk̠ɑn̪]
  • Rhymes: -an
  • Syllabification: pa‧yu‧kan

Noun

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payukan (Sulat Sūg spelling فَيُكَنْ)

  1. sea turtle
    Bang mangiklug in payukan mataud tuud.
    When a sea turtle lays eggs there are very many.