balibuntal

noun

bal·​i·​bun·​tal

variants or ballibuntl

ˌbalēˈbəntᵊl,

-ləˈ-

plural -s

1

: a fine lightweight straw of glossy smooth buntal

2

: a hat made of balibuntal

Word History

Etymology

bali- (from Balinog, town on Luzon, Philippines) + Tagalog buntál talipot-palm fiber, hat made of talipot-palm fiber

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