Pukyutan (en. Honeycomb)
pu-kyu-tan
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of formation made by bees for their habitat.
The bees build a honeycomb using honey and wax for their home.
Ang pukyutan ay nagtatayo ng pukyutan gamit ang pulot at wax para sa kanilang tahanan.
A piece of complex structure filled with cells of honey.
I saw a large honeycomb in the garden full of honey.
Nakakita ako ng isang malaking pukyutan sa hardin na puno ng pulot.
The source of honey used in food and other purposes.
Many people love honeycomb because it is delicious and fragrant.
Maraming tao ang mahilig sa taba ng pukyutan dahil ito ay masarap at mabango.
Etymology
From the word 'pukyot' meaning 'delicate or exotic flesh of an animal with unique features'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
honey's sweet life
the essence and sweetness of life brought about by the actions of bees
pukytan ng pulot
Related Words
delicate flesh
Refers to delicious flesh from insects or animals.
pukyot
Slang Meanings
Implying being lively or full of life
The celebrations in the barangay are always lively, so much fun!
Ang mga pagdiriwang sa barangay ay laging pukyutan, ang saya-saya!
Too lively or energetic
Wow, the kids here are really energetic, they don’t stop playing!
Grabe, ang mga bata dito, pukyutan talaga, walang tigil sa kakalaro!
Moves or responds quickly, like an energetic bee
When there’s a call, she’s quick as a bee, always responding immediately!
Pag may tawag, pukyutan siya, kaagad sumasagot!