ampao

English

Ampao Puffed Rice

Alternative forms

• ampaw

Etymology

From Tagalog ampaw. Compare Spanish hampáo, Cebuano ampaw, Ilocano ampaw, Bikol Central ampaw, Aklanon ampaw, Maranao ampaw.

Pronunciation

• (Philippines) IPA^(key): /ʔɐmˈpaʊ̯/

Noun

ampao (plural ampaos or ampao)

1. (Philippines) ampaw (sweet confection made from puffed rice, corn, or peanut)