takupis

Tagalog

Pronunciation

• (Standard Tagalog) IPA^(key): /taˈkupis/ [t̪ɐˈxuː.pɪs]
• Rhymes: -upis
• Syllabification: ta‧ku‧pis

Noun

takupis (Baybayin spelling ᜆᜃᜓᜉᜒᜐ᜔)

1. husk covering an ear of corn

   Synonym: talupak

2. (botany) calyx

   Synonym: kalis