Tausug

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Malay hormat, from Arabic حُرْمَة (ḥurma, honor, dignity, good name).

Pronunciation

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  • (Sinūgan Parianun) IPA(key): /hulmat/ [hʊlˈmat̪̚]
  • Rhymes: -at
  • Syllabification: hul‧mat

Noun

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hulmat (Sulat Sūg spelling هُلْمَتْ)

  1. service; entertainment; gift given to show affection, support, appreciation, or reverence.

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