barong
[bah-rawng, -rong, buh-]
- 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
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Related Words for barong
pistol, bomb, sword, gun, missile, cannon, rifle, machete, ammunition, firearm, knife, shotgun, revolver, catapult, dagger, spear, bayonet, ax, bludgeon, spikeExamples from the Web for barong
Historical Examples of barong
A Moro kris was crossed with a barong, and both weapons dripped blood.
The Pirates of ShanHarold Leland Goodwin
Rick saw him lift a pirate bodily, pluck the barong from his hand, and throw him against two other pirates.
The Pirates of ShanHarold Leland Goodwin
But he could see enough to know that the pirate carried a rifle and had a barong tucked into his belt.
The Pirates of ShanHarold Leland Goodwin
barong
- a broad-bladed cleaver-like knife used in the Philippines
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Word Origin for barong
from Moro; see parang
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