My most viewed entry in my blog has always been the scientific names in the song “Bahay Kubo.” Recently, a new segment on Showtime, “Throwbox”, asked for the English name of sigarilyas, which I agree is difficult, especially for vegetables we do not commonly consume. So, here is my entry to learn the English name/s of the vegetables in the song Bahay Kubo.
Lyrics
Bahay-kubo, kahit munti
Ang halaman doon ay sari-sari
Singkamas (Jícama, Mexican yam bean, Mexican turnip, or Spanish jícama) at talong (Eggplant, aubergine)
Sigarilyas (Winged bean) at mani (Peanut)
Sitaw (String bean), bataw (Hyacinth beans), patani (Lima beans)
Kundol (Wax gourd, white gourd, winter gourd, winter melon), patola (Sponge gourd, silk squash), upo’t (Bottle gourd) kalabasa (Pumpkin, squash)
At tsaka mayro’n pang
Labanos (Radish), mustasa (Mustard leaves)
Sibuyas (Onion), kamatis (Tomato), bawang (Garlic) at luya (Ginger)
Sa paligid-ligid ay puno ng linga (Sesame)
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The vegetables in the lyrics are rich in nutrients, minerals, antioxidants, and antibacterial properties. Eat veggies to strengthen your immune system.
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