chanchau

Spanish

Alternative forms

  • chan-chao

Etymology

Borrowed from Hokkien 田草 (chhân-chháu, “grass jelly”) / 仙草 (sian-chháu / chhian-chháu / chhan-chháu / chhin-chháu, “grass jelly”). Compare Hiligaynon sansaw.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈt͡ʃant͡ʃau/ [ˈt͡ʃãnʲ.t͡ʃau̯]
  • Rhymes: -antʃau
  • Syllabification: chan‧chau

Noun

chanchau m (plural chanchaus)

  1. (Philippines, historical) gelatin made from agar (food)
  2. (Philippines, historical) grass jelly

Derived terms

  • chanchaulero

Descendants

  • Chavacano: chanchao, chinchao

Further reading

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