Kulayubi (en. Yam)

ku-la-yu-bi

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of color commonly associated with root yams.
The kulayubi has a beautiful shade of purple that is appealing to the eye.
Ang kulayubi ay may magandang lilim ng purple na kaakit-akit sa mata.
A color used to describe food, especially in desserts.
The kulayubi is easily recognized in delicacies like ube halaya.
Madaling makilala ang kulayubi sa mga kakanin tulad ng ube halaya.
A common color for flowers and other plants.
Many flowers have kulayubi that beautify their surroundings.
Maraming bulaklak ang may kulayubi na nagpapaganda sa kanilang paligid.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'kulay', meaning 'color' and 'ubi' which refers to a root crop.

Common Phrases and Expressions

purple dessert
Desserts that are purple in color, usually made from ube.
kulayubi na dessert

Related Words

delicacies
Traditional desserts typically made from rice or ingredients from agricultural produce.
kakanin
ube halaya
A type of dessert made from sweetened ube flesh.
ube halaya

Slang Meanings

Ugly color
Mark's outfit has an ugly color, it looks like it was prepared for a storm.
Ang kulayubi ng suot ni Mark, parang napaghandaan ng bagyo.
Too colorful without direction
That painting is so colorful, I don't know what it's trying to show.
Yung painting na yun, kulayubi, hindi ko alam kung anong pinapakita.
Looks like the appearance of a bad morning
Janice's face looks like a bad morning after partying last night.
Parang kulayubi ang mukha ni Janice pagkatapos magparty kagabi.