kamunggay

Cebuano

Etymology

Probably Tamil முருங்கை (muruṅkai, “drumstick”), from the shape of the fruits. Compare malunggay.

Sense "clover", after its resemblance to the leaves of

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kamuŋˈɡaj/, [kɐ.mʊŋˈɡaɪ̯]
• Hyphenation: ka‧mung‧gay

Noun

kamunggáy

1. horseradish tree (Moringa oleifera)
2. (card games) club (playing card suit)