parang

[ pahr-ahng ]

noun

1. a large, heavy knife used as a tool or a weapon in Malaysia and Indonesia.

parang

/ ˈpɑːræŋ /

noun

1. a short stout straight-edged knife used by the Dyaks of Borneo

Word History and Origins

Origin of parang¹

Borrowed into English from Malay around 1850–55

Word History and Origins

Origin of parang¹

C19: from Malay

Example Sentences

When we arrived at Parang it looked as though the entire population of the island had assembled for the occasion.

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Saïdjah was nine and Adinda six, when this buffalo was taken by the chief of the district of Parang-Koodjang.

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The first and westernmost lies west of Maymbung and forms the principal highlands of Parang.

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The town of Parang is one of the largest settlements on the island and has, at present, an estimated population of 1,000.

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This southern region of Parang is well populated and is very pretty and productive.

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