Tausug edit

Etymology edit

From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *kuʀapu (the sea perch, giant rock cod, giant grouper, Epinephelus spp.). Compare Malay kerapu, Indonesian kerapu, Pangutaran Sama kulapu Cebuano pugapo Bikol Central pugapo Tagalog lapulapu.

Noun edit

kulapu

  1. grouper (fish)