carabao

[ kahr-uh-bah-oh ]

/ ˌkɑr əˈbɑ oʊ /

(in the Philippines) the water buffalo.

Origin of carabao

1895–1900; < Philippine Spanish < Bisayan karabáw

Red Bull—especially the Austrian version—along with Carabao appear to be the most widely recognizable brands.

In Afghanistan, a Boom in Red Bull |Mujib Mashal |May 19, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
Carabao, which costs about half as much—and tastes far sweeter—is the energy drink of choice for the average Afghan.

In Afghanistan, a Boom in Red Bull |Mujib Mashal |May 19, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
After chugging a can of Carabao, he chases the thugs away and wins her heart.

In Afghanistan, a Boom in Red Bull |Mujib Mashal |May 19, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
When the carabao reached the second hill, he was astonished to see the turtle ahead of him, shouting, “Here I am!”

Filipino Popular Tales |Dean S. Fansler

Once there lived three friends,—a monkey, a dog, and a carabao.

Filipino Popular Tales |Dean S. Fansler
The difficulty in the carabao event was to stick on to the broad, clumsy animal, during the gallop around the course.

The Great White Tribe in Filipinia |Paul T. Gilbert
He has all the meekness and all the tenacity and ferocity of his carabao.

The Philippines A Century Hence |Jose Rizal
The carabao noticed the change, but he could not comprehend it.

Filipino Popular Tales |Dean S. Fansler

carabao

/ (ˌkærəˈbeɪəʊ) /

another name for water buffalo

from Visayan karabáw; compare Malay karbaw