balao

[ buh-lou ]

noun

, plural ba·laos.

1. a halfbeak, Hemiramphus balao, of tropical western Atlantic seas.

Word History and Origins

Origin of balao¹

First recorded in 1850–55; from Puerto Rican Spanish balajú

Example Sentences

Balao oil.A resinous oil (balao or malapajo) is found in Samar and Albay, probably also in other provinces.

From Project Gutenberg

The balao is sold in Albay at four reals for the tinaja of ten gantas (the liter at eight pence).

From Project Gutenberg