"maci" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈma.t͡sɪ/ [Philippines] Forms: macy [alternative], muah chee [alternative]
Etymology: From Hokkien 麻糍 (môa-chî). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|nan-hbl|麻糍|tr=môa-chî}} Hokkien 麻糍 (môa-chî) Head templates: {{en-noun|-|nolinkhead=1}} maci (uncountable)
  1. (Philippines, chiefly Cebu) A traditional Chinese rice cake snack made of glutinous rice, peanuts, and sugar. Tags: Cebu, Philippines, uncountable
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