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Etymology

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From ma- +‎ hiwas.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /maˈhiwas/ [maˈhi.was]
  • IPA(key): /maˈʔiwas/ [maˈʔi.was] (h-dropping)
  • Hyphenation: ma‧hi‧was

Adjective

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mahíwas (intensified mahiwason, Basahan spelling ᜋᜑᜒᜏᜐ᜔)

  1. wide; broad; spacious; roomy
    Synonym: halakbang
  2. loose (not fixed in place tightly or firmly)
    Antonym: piot