A Filipino or Southeast Asian term, possibly referring to a type of food product or regional specialty.
From Tagalog or related Philippine languages; possibly related to 'bagoong' (fermented fish sauce).
If related to 'bagoong,' this represents how Filipino cuisine has influenced English—fermented fish sauce is an ancient Southeast Asian staple that's now essential in global cooking.
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