batuan
batuan Lexical Profile
• noun
The small, green, sour fruit of the Garcinia binucao tree, native to the Philippines and commonly used as a traditional souring agent in regional soups and broths.
"The chef used freshly harvested batuan to give the traditional kansi soup its distinctively tart flavor."
A tropical tree of the mangosteen family (Garcinia binucao), endemic to the Philippines, which bears round, acidic green fruits.
"Local farmers are cultivating the batuan more extensively due to its growing culinary demand."
A municipality located in the interior of the province of Bohol, Philippines, known for its proximity to the famous Chocolate Hills.
"During our extensive tour of Bohol, we drove through the quiet, scenic municipality of Batuan."
• Rhymes for batuan
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Visayan languages in the Philippines (such as Hiligaynon and Cebuano), natively referring both to the sour fruit and the tree that bears it.
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