EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
a type of woody vine (Leucaena leucocephala)...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
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/san-ta-e-LE-na/
FIL: Isang uri ng puno o palumpong (Leucaena leucocephala) na may maliliit na dahon at mga bunga na parang patag na sitaw, karaniwang ginagamit bilang pagkain ng hayop. Kilala rin bilang ipil-ipil.
EN: a type of woody vine (Leucaena leucocephala)
This isn't about a saint named Elena. It's the plant we more commonly know as "ipil-ipil." Maybe it got its name because it's as common and widespread as towns named after a Santa Elena. Its seeds were used in necklaces and crafts back in the day. Now, it's mostly known as high-protein food for goats. So, it's holy chow for kambing.
Named after Saint Helena (Santa Elena), but the reason for the plant being named after her is unclear.
More commonly known as `ipil-ipil`. The name `santa-elena` is less frequent in casual conversation.
🇵🇭 Ang mga kambing sa bukid ay kinakain ang mga dahon ng santa-elena.
🇺🇸 The goats on the farm eat the leaves of the santa-elena vine.
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