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bithay

Pronunciation: /bitˈhaj/

“bithay” is a Tagalog word. Its 5 meanings in English:

noun

  1. flat, circular sieve or sifter made of fine bamboo splits (for splitting grain)
  2. screen; wire sieve
  3. act of sifting grain (especially with a bamboo sieve)
  4. careful examination; careful selection
  5. scoop-type fishing gear

Etymology

Borrowed from Hokkien 米篩 /米筛 (bí-thai). Compare Sambali bitsay and Kapampangan bitse.

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