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    Kamias (en. Bilimbi)

    kah-mee-as

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of fruit with a sour taste commonly used in Filipino dishes.
    The kamias is often used in sinigang, which is one of our favorite dishes.
    Ang kamias ay madalas na ginagamit sa sinigang na mayroon tayong paboritong lutuin.
    A fruit that commonly grows in tropical countries.
    Many kamias can be found in markets during the summer.
    Maraming kamias ang makikita sa mga pamilihan sa panahon ng tag-init.
    One of the ingredients that adds sourness to dishes.
    The kamias gives a natural sourness to our sinigang.
    Ang kamias ay nagbibigay ng natural na asim sa ating sinigang.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Sour kamias
    A description of the taste of kamias.
    Kamias na maasim

    Related Words

    sinigang
    A famous Filipino dish that often has a sour taste, commonly using kamias as a souring agent.
    sinigang
    sourness
    A characteristic of fruit that has a sour taste commonly associated with kamias.
    asam

    Slang Meanings

    Tagalog's bitter gourd
    Whenever I see kamias, it feels like I just want to hide!
    Basta makita ko ang kamias, parang gusto ko na lang magtago!
    A sour seasoning that's added to dishes
    The sourness of the sinigang is just perfect because of the kamias!
    Sobrang asim ng sinigang, pero perfect kasi may kamias!
    Effective against cough
    I have a cough, but they say it's better to add kamias to ginger tea.
    May ubo ako, pero sabi nila mas okay daw magsama ng kamias sa tsaang luya.