Dapico

/dəˈpiːkoʊ/ noun

Definition

A variant spelling of dapicho; a Filipino sweet bread or cake preparation.

Etymology

Alternate spelling of dapicho, from Spanish colonial influence in the Philippines, with the -co ending typical of Spanish-derived Philippine foodstuff names.

Kelly Says

The existence of dapico alongside dapicho shows how food names evolve differently across islands and regions—even within the Philippines, spelling variations tell stories of how recipes traveled and changed as they moved between communities.

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