barong

[ bah-rawng, -rong, buh- ]

noun

1. a large, broad-bladed knife or cleaver used by the Moros.

barong

/ bæˈrɒŋ /

noun

1. a broad-bladed cleaver-like knife used in the Philippines

Word History and Origins

Origin of barong¹

First recorded in 1840–50; apparently Philippine variant of parang

Word History and Origins

Origin of barong¹

from Moro; see parang

Example Sentences

A Moro kris was crossed with a barong, and both weapons dripped blood.

From Project Gutenberg

Rick saw him lift a pirate bodily, pluck the barong from his hand, and throw him against two other pirates.

From Project Gutenberg

But he could see enough to know that the pirate carried a rifle and had a barong tucked into his belt.

From Project Gutenberg

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