barong tagalog
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of barong tagalog
From Tagalog baro ng tagalog literally, “Tagalog upper garment”
Example Sentences
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The Philippines’ barong tagalog, a partially see-through, embroidered shirt sewn from pineapple fiber and silk, was featured in the 1996 summit and again in 2015.
From Seattle Times
While the couple initially considered wearing barong tagalog shirts, traditional dress of the Philippines, honoring Mr. Sauler’s background, they wore tuxedos.
From New York Times
He was a sharp dresser, frequently sporting a barong tagalog, the formal Filipino menswear.
From Seattle Times
The two men appeared at ease as they posed for photographs with other leaders wearing traditional Barong Tagalog shirts.
From Washington Post
In the Philippines, he also donned the traditional “funny shirt” for a summit dinner, posing for a “family photo” with his global counterparts, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, in matching off-white barong Tagalog shirts with gold embroidery.
From Washington Post
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