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Balut

Balut

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An island in the Sulu Archipelago in the south of the Philippines
  • proper noun
: Balut

Examples

  • Wondering what Balut is?

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  • But Ponseca, who grew up eating Balut, said she's freaked out by milk.

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  • Balut—only when I was a kid, and only in a dark closet.

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  • I convinced her to join me and Ben Raisher, the Gastronaut, at a Philippine restaurant, Maharlika, for a Balut tasting.

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  • Balut (chick/duck egg embryo) I've actually had and it was pretty bad - I had to wash it down with a 24 oz beer.

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  • Almost everything remains to be done here in spite of some brilliant first steps by Gagnepain and his colleagues in Rennes and by Philippe Bruneau and Pierre-Yves Balut and their colleagues in Paris.

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  • The island of Balut is known for its stunning natural beauty and diverse wildlife.

  • Every summer, people travel to Balut to experience its unique culture and scenery.

  • I have always wanted to visit Balut to learn more about its history and traditions.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Balut is a local place name from the southern Philippines, and its exact origin is not certain. A helpful way to remember it is to think of the Filipino food balut, a 'duck egg', because they share the same name and this can help you recall that Balut is an island in the Sulu group of islands.