SIBUYAS
SIBUYAS is a Cebuano word. In English, it means...
sibúyas n {1} general name for various kinds of onions and leeks.
{2} humorous name given to Union cigarettes (where Union is pronounced homophonous with onion in the Philip-pines).
amirikánu leeks with a slightly larger bulb than the bisayà.
bisayà leeks with tiny red or white bulbs, the tops of which are used.
bumbay onions with large bulbs.
-un ug tíngug a squeaky-voiced.
{2} humorous name given to Union cigarettes (where Union is pronounced homophonous with onion in the Philip-pines).
amirikánu leeks with a slightly larger bulb than the bisayà.
bisayà leeks with tiny red or white bulbs, the tops of which are used.
bumbay onions with large bulbs.
-un ug tíngug a squeaky-voiced.