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kambal

American  
[kuhm-buhl] / ˈkʌm bəl /

noun

  1. a blanket or shawl made of coarse wool.

Etymology

Origin of kambal

< Hindi < Sanskrit kambala

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He joined ACT UP; co-founded Kambal sa Lusog, a Filipino gay and lesbian group; and was a member of Godzilla, a loose collective of Asian American artists.

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