From root: bulak
Usage Note
Kabulakán is a formal or literary term used to describe the state or richness of cotton in a region.
Examples
" Kilala sa kabulakan ang lalawigan. "
Natural Translation
The province is known for its abundance of cotton.
Literal Translation
Known in abundance-of-cotton the province.
" Nakikita ang kabulakán ng taniman sa malayong lugar. "
Natural Translation
The abundance of cotton in the field can be seen from far away.
Literal Translation
Seen the abundance-of-cotton of field in far place.
" Dahil sa kabulakan ng mga bukirin, naging masagana ang industriya ng tela sa buong rehiyon. "
Natural Translation
Because of the abundance of cotton in the fields, the textile industry flourished throughout the region.
Literal Translation
Because in abundance-of-cotton of-the fields, became prosperous the industry of textile in whole region.
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