Talabis (en. Ear of corn)

/taˈla.bis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Ear of corn with kernels attached to the husk or stem.
The ears of corn are made into spicy dishes for feasts.
Ang mga talabis ay ginagawang maanghang na pagkain sa mga handaan.
Part of the plant that produces edible kernels.
The ear of corn is important in agriculture because it provides a harvest.
Mahalaga ang talabis sa pagsasaka dahil nagbibigay ito ng ani.
A type of crop belonging to the family of grasses.
The ears of corn typically grow in the fields of our country.
Ang mga talabis ay karaniwang tumutubo sa mga bukirin sa ating bansa.

Etymology

Belonging to the native language of the Philippines

Common Phrases and Expressions

delicious corn ear
delicious type of corn eaten on occasions
masarap na talabis

Related Words

corn
A type of crop or grain often used in cooking.
mais
harvest
The process of collecting agricultural products from the field.
ani

Slang Meanings

Regrets, mistakes in choices
Oh no, I've made a talabis again in this project!
Naku, talabis na naman ang ginawa ko sa project na 'to!
Any loss or neglect (especially regarding budget)
My sales are a talabis, I'm not making any profit.
Ang talabis ng benta ko, hindi ako kumikita.