adwana

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Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Spanish aduana (customs), from Andalusian Arabic الديوان (ad-dīwān, the administrative office), from Arabic دِيوَان (dīwān, administrative office), from Persian دیوان (dêvân), ultimately from Sumerian 𒁾 (dub).

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adwana (Baybayin spelling ᜀᜇ᜔ᜏᜈ)

  1. customs; customhouse
  2. tax imposed on exports and imports

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References[edit]

  • adwana”, in Pambansang Diksiyonaryo | Diksiyonaryo.ph, Manila, 2018
  • adwana”, in Pinoy Dictionary, 2010–2024