basi

1 of 2

noun

ba·​si
ˈbäsē
plural -s
: a fermented beverage prepared by natives of the Philippines

basi-

2 of 2

combining form

in pronunciations below
variants or less commonly baso-
1
a
: base : lower part
basipetal
b
: at or near the base
basifixed
basiglandular
c
: of or belonging to the base of
basicranial
2
a
: chemical base
basify
b
: subsilicic and
basiophitic

Word History

Etymology

Noun

native name in the Philippines

Combining form

International Scientific Vocabulary, from Latin basis

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“Basi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/basi. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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