kalong
[kah-lawng, -long]
- a large flying fox of Southeast Asia.
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Origin of kalong
Borrowed into English from Javanese around 1815–25
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We asked the young fisherman his name; and he made us understand that it was Kalong.
Mark SeaworthWilliam H.G. Kingston
When Kalong came on deck at daybreak, we once more stood in for the coast.
The Mate of the LilyW. H. G. Kingston
Blount took the first watch, Kalong took the next, and I was called about midnight.
Mark SeaworthWilliam H.G. Kingston
Kalong may be a very honest fellow, but it is as well not to rely too much on him.
The Mate of the LilyW. H. G. Kingston
When you speak of we, Kalong, do you mean yourself and Ungka?
Mark SeaworthWilliam H.G. Kingston
kalong
- any fruit bat of the genus Pteropus; a flying fox
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Word Origin
Javanese
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