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Davaoeño
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English
Etymology
From en ceb Davaoeño or ceb Dabawenyo, from en es davaoeño, from es Davao + es -eño.
Adjective
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Of, or pertaining to the Davao region or Davao City in the Philippines.
Noun
A person from the Davao region or Davao City.
en 1974 The Philippines Quarterly For the durian is both sinfully foul and sinfully fair. “It smells like hell and tastes like heaven," say Davaoeños of Mindanao, summing up the durian's bane and boon. The stronger the odor, the richer the taste..."
en 2000 Amada T. Valino Davao in the New Millennium: A Travel Guide "They have all molded to become Davaoeños and Davao City has earned the honor and is justifiably proud to be called “the Melting Pot of the Philippines.”
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