Bagio

/bɑːˈɡioʊ/ noun

A type of trading post or market establishment in the Philippines, particularly during Spanish colonial times.

From Spanish colonial 'bagio' or Portuguese-influenced trading terminology in the Philippines. Related to 'bagyo' (storm in Tagalog), possibly from cargo/merchant contexts.

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