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Ifugao

American  
[ee-foo-gou] / ˌi fuˈgaʊ /

noun

  • Ifugaos,
    plural
  • Ifugao
    plural
  1. a member of an agricultural people who inhabit Luzon, in the Philippines.


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"It's the first time we've been hit by two consecutive typhoons, strong ones," said Teddy Baguilat, a representative of the hard-hit Ifugao region, told ANC television, saying people in his region needed fuel and food.

From Reuters Oct. 2, 2011

Dr. Ralph Franklin Barton, school teacher, lived in the Philippine Islands for eight years, had Ifugao headhunters for neighbors.

From Time Magazine Archive

I will go with you now to the Ifugao country, and perhaps we will find this Nangolat.

From The Golden Skull by Harold L. (Harold Leland) Goodwin

They could also be talking about building a new swimming pool for Ifugao boys and girls, but somehow I doubt it.

From The Golden Skull by Harold L. (Harold Leland) Goodwin

It turned out to be a pipe, again typical Ifugao work except for the fact that it was of gold.

From The Golden Skull by Harold L. (Harold Leland) Goodwin

The Ifugaos were obviously curious, nor were they the only ones.

From The Golden Skull by Harold L. (Harold Leland) Goodwin

In his rear-view mirror he caught a glimpse of Ifugaos pursuing him, of the truck stopped at the edge of the meadow, then they were around the curve of a terrace wall, free.

From The Golden Skull by Harold L. (Harold Leland) Goodwin

"Take off!" he fired a last shot at the oncoming Ifugaos, then jeep wheels spun in the dirt, headlights flashed on, and they were on their way.

From The Golden Skull by Harold L. (Harold Leland) Goodwin

The temporary victors took to their heels before the next wave of Ifugaos could arrive.

From The Golden Skull by Harold L. (Harold Leland) Goodwin

I'm sure he will have some information on the Ifugaos that will be of interest.

From The Golden Skull by Harold L. (Harold Leland) Goodwin

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