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    Inherited from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *ampias (wind-driven rain). Compare Tausug tampiyas, Iban empias, and Malay tempias.

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    ampiyás or ampiyas (Baybayin spelling ᜀᜋ᜔ᜉᜒᜌᜐ᜔)

    1. rain entering through open or cracked windows, walls, doors etc.
      Synonyms: anggi, tampiyas
    2. (figurative, obsolete) taking anger out on someone encountered

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