When young he is lean, but when he becomes old he is fat.
Cocoanut

The meat of the cocoanut grows in thickness.


123.

Tatlong bundok ang tinibag bago dumating nang dagat.
(Tag.) Niog

Three mountains were blown down before they reached the sea.
Cocoanut


The husk, the shell, and the meat are passed to reach the water
within.


124.

Pispisi a dalayap nagcatlo nagcapat.
(Iloc.) Buquel ti capas

A half-lemon divides into three or four.
Fruit of cotton


125.