kalong

[ kah-lawng, -long ]

/ ˈkɑ lɔŋ, -lɒŋ /

noun

a large flying fox of Southeast Asia.

Nearby words

Origin of kalong

Borrowed into English from Javanese around 1815–25

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Examples from the Web for kalong

Kalong, on being asked, expressed his readiness, provided that we all went well-armed.
The Mate of the Lily|W. H. G. Kingston
We now stood back to land Kalong and his crew, according to the promise made to him.
Mark Seaworth|William H.G. Kingston
“If so, Kalong and Ned may for the sake of saving their lives have told them about the brig,” observed the boatswain.
The Mate of the Lily|W. H. G. Kingston
Kalong then for a moment ceased paddling, and drew a deep breath, which seemed much to relieve his heart.
Mark Seaworth|William H.G. Kingston

While I was watching their proceedings, Kalong slid down the tree and came near me.
Mark Seaworth|William H.G. Kingston

British Dictionary definitions for kalong

kalong

/ (ˈkɑːlɒŋ) /

noun

any fruit bat of the genus Pteropus; a flying fox

Word Origin for kalong

Javanese

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