champoy
English
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editEtymology
editFrom Cantonese 陳皮梅/陈皮梅 (can4 pei4 mui4-2), introduced as a genericized trademark romanized as "CHAN PUI MUI" as printed on preserved prune packaging. Compare Tagalog tsampoy.
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editchampoy (uncountable)
- (Philippines) A snack made from preserved yangmei or sometimes tamarind.