himaymay
himáymay with stress marks
fiber
Usage Note
Himaymay refers to fine fibers or strands, especially from plant materials such as coconut husk, abaca, or meat. The reduplicated form of himay emphasizes the multiplicity and fineness of the strands, and is used in discussions of natural fiber crafts, weaving, and food texture.
Examples
" May himaymay ang karne. "
Natural Translation
The meat has fibers.
Literal Translation
Has fiber the meat.
" Ang mga himaymay ng niyog ay ginagamit sa paggawa ng banig. "
Natural Translation
The fibers of the coconut are used to make mats.
Literal Translation
The fibers of-the coconut are-used in making mats.
" Tinanggal muna ng lola ang mga himaymay ng manok bago niya ihalo sa lugaw para sa mga bata. "
Natural Translation
Grandma removed the chicken fibers first before mixing them into the rice porridge for the children.
Literal Translation
Removed first by-the grandma the fibers of-the chicken before she mix in porridge for the children.
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