Pilon (en. Mortar)

/ˈpilon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A container used for grinding ingredients.
We used a mortar to grind the spices.
Gumamit kami ng pilon upang durugin ang mga pampalasa.
A kitchen tool typically made of stone or wood.
The mortar is commonly used in traditional cooking.
Ang pilon ay karaniwang ginagamit sa mga tradisyonal na lutong bahay.
A type of tool used to combine parts.
In construction, the mortar is used to combine materials.
Sa konstruksyon, ang pilon ay ginagamit upang pagsamahin ang mga materyales.

Etymology

Originating from the Spanish word 'pilon', referring to a type of storage or storage facility.

Common Phrases and Expressions

spice mortar
Container for pressing and grinding spices.
pilon ng spice

Related Words

pestle
A hard item used to grind ingredients in the mortar.
pestle

Slang Meanings

Extremely tired
Enough with the fight, I'm exhausted!
Tama na ang laban, pilon na ako!
A mix of difficult tasks
My school project feels like a heap of work!
Parang pilon ang ginawa ko sa school project natin!