barong
[ bah-rawng, -rong, buh- ]
/ bɑˈrɔŋ, -ˈrɒŋ, bə- /
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noun
a large, broad-bladed knife or cleaver used by the Moros.
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Origin of barong
First recorded in 1840–50; apparently Philippine variant of parang
Words nearby barong
baronet, baronetage, baronetcy, baronetess, baronetize, barong, barong tagalog, baronial, baronize, baron of beef, Barons' War
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Example sentences from the Web for barong
A Moro kris was crossed with a barong, and both weapons dripped blood.
The Pirates of Shan|Harold Leland GoodwinRick saw him lift a pirate bodily, pluck the barong from his hand, and throw him against two other pirates.
The Pirates of Shan|Harold Leland GoodwinBut he could see enough to know that the pirate carried a rifle and had a barong tucked into his belt.
The Pirates of Shan|Harold Leland Goodwin
British Dictionary definitions for barong
barong
/ (bæˈrɒŋ) /
noun
a broad-bladed cleaver-like knife used in the Philippines
Word Origin for barong
from Moro; see parang
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