Davao
/ˈda.vaʊ̯/ name
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Definitions
Proper Noun
- 1 A former province of Mindanao, Philippines.
- 2 Davao City (a city in the Davao Region, Mindanao, Philippines).
- 3 Davao Region (a region of Mindanao, Philippines).
Example
More examples"3 Malay nationals and a Filipino were killed in the Davao bombing on Mindanao."
Etymology
From Spanish Dávao, from Giangan Dawaw.