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pungapung

pungapung

9.9
A tropical plant with a very bad smell grown for its edible root
  • noun
  • Philippine
translation icon : pungapung
  • The pungapung is known for its strong odor but is valued for its nutritious tuber.

Examples

  • Farmers in the Philippines cultivate pungapung for use in local dishes.

  • Many people in the Philippines enjoy eating pungapung.

  • When the pungapung blooms, its smell attracts pollinators from far away.

  • The pungapung has a strong, unpleasant odor.

  • Farmers in the Philippines cultivate pungapung for use in local dishes, despite its strong smell.

  • The pungapung is known for its strong odor but is highly regarded for its nutritious tuber.

  • Many people in the Philippines enjoy eating pungapung, even though it has a distinct, unpleasant aroma.

Synonyms

Amorphophallus paeonifolius
vspungapung
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical plant with a large edible tuber used as food and a strong bad-smelling flower

is the general plant term rather than that exact species
elephant yam
vspungapung
  • Indian
9.9

A large plant from Asia with a strong smell grown for its edible root

is the broader plant name not limited to this larger variety
Amorphophallus campanulatus
vspungapung
  • Specialized
9.9

A large tropical plant from Southeast Asia that has a strong bad smell and farmers grow for its edible root

is the overall plant name rather than this particular species
telingo potato
vspungapung
  • Philippine
9.9

A plant with a very strong smell grown in Southeast Asia for its edible root like a potato

is the more general botanical or common term used across contexts

Surface Forms

pungapung singular
pungapungs plural

Etymology

Pungapung comes from Philippine names for a tropical plant that has a very strong, bad smell and an edible tuber. A helpful way to remember it is that it sounds like pungent ('strong smell'), so picture a smelly plant whose root people cook and eat.