champoy

English edit

Alternative forms edit

tsampoy

Etymology edit

From Cantonese 陳皮梅／陈皮梅 (can⁴ pei⁴ mui^4-2), introduced as a genericized trademark romanized as "CHAN PUI MUI" as shown on preserved prune packaging.

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /t͡ʃɐmˈpoɪ̯/

Noun edit

champoy (uncountable)

(Philippines) A snack made from preserved yangmei or sometimes tamarind.

See also edit

kiamoy

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