Meaning of "gem"

gem •

n.
• • mantilla, wrap, shawl (apparel) magbalabal, balabalin, ibalabal (mag-:-in, i-)

v.
• • to wrap oneself with a shawl, mantle, or kerchief. Magbalabal ka at nang hindi ka ginawin. Wrap yourself so you won't get cold.

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cape

n.
• • 1. a garment, without sleeves, covering the shoulders: kapa, balabal
  • 2. a point of land extending into the water: lungos, tangos

wrap

v.
• • 1. to wind or fold round as a covering: magbalot, ibalot, magbalabal, ibalabal
  • 2. to cover by winding or folding something around : bumalot, balutin
  • 3. to cover and tie up or fasten: magbalot, balutin

n.
• • 1. an outer covering: balabal, abrigo
  • 2. a wrap or covering for the head: kulubong, talukbong, bandana
  • 3. wrapped up in sometimes means devoted to, thinking chiefly of: haling na haling, abalang-abala

shawl

n.
• • 1. a square or oblong piece of material worn about the shoulders or head: panyolon, alampay, bupanda
  • 2. a wrap: balabal