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balibuntal

British  
/ ˌbælɪˈbʌntəl /

noun

  1. closely woven fine straw, used for making hats in the Philippines

  2. a hat of this straw

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Etymology

Origin of balibuntal

C20: changed from Baliuag buntal , from Baliuag in the Philippines, where such hats were made

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