Bikol Central edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

Inherited from Proto-Philippine *pus(e)qun.

Pronunciation edit

  • Hyphenation: pu‧son
  • IPA(key): /puʔˈson/, [puʔˈson̪]

Noun edit

pùson (Basahan spelling ᜉᜓᜐᜓᜈ᜔)

  1. (anatomy) diaphragm
  2. (anatomy) loin
    Synonym: lomo

Tagalog edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

Inherited from Proto-Philippine *pus(ə)qun (hypogastrium, abdomen below the navel).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /puˈson/, [pʊˈson]
  • Hyphenation: pu‧son

Noun edit

pusón (Baybayin spelling ᜉᜓᜐᜓᜈ᜔)

  1. (anatomy) abdomen; belly
    Synonym: tiyan

Further reading edit

  • puson”, in Pambansang Diksiyonaryo | Diksiyonaryo.ph, Manila, 2018