noun
saya
noun
1
A traditional wraparound skirt worn in parts of Southeast Asia and Latin America.
"She wore a colourful saya to the festival."
How to Use Saya
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA style of traditional skirt, most associated with the Philippines and Spanish-speaking countries.
Word Forms
sayas plural
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Etymology
Borrowed into Tagalog from Spanish saya, meaning "skirt."