balibuntal
British
/ ˌbælɪˈbʌntəl /
noun
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closely woven fine straw, used for making hats in the Philippines
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a hat of this straw
Etymology
Origin of balibuntal
C20: changed from Baliuag buntal , from Baliuag in the Philippines, where such hats were made
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