kupang
kupáng with stress marks
tree bean (medicinal)
Usage Note
Kupang refers to leguminous trees such as Parkia speciosa whose seeds, pods, and leaves have traditional medicinal uses and are also consumed as food in some regions. The term appears primarily in folk medicine and regional cuisine discussions.
Examples
" May kupang sa likod-bahay. "
Natural Translation
There is a kupang tree in the backyard.
Literal Translation
Has tree-bean in backyard.
" May gamot mula sa kupang. "
Natural Translation
There is medicine from the tree bean.
Literal Translation
Has medicine from at tree-bean.
" Ayon sa mga matatanda, ang dahon ng kupang ay maaaring gawing gamot para sa iba't ibang karaniwang sakit. "
Natural Translation
According to the elders, the leaves of the kupang can be made into medicine for various common ailments.
Literal Translation
According to the elders, the leaf of-the tree-bean can made medicine for different-different common sickness.
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