barong tagalog

noun

barong ta·​ga·​log
-təˈgäləg
plural -s
sometimes capitalized T
: a light loose long-sleeved man's shirt, the national dress shirt of the Philippines, that is frequently made of piña, ramie, or similar fiber, often embroidered on the collar and facing, and worn with the tails not tucked in

Word History

Etymology

Tagalog barò tagalog Tagalog shirt

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of barong tagalog was in 1924

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“Barong tagalog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barong%20tagalog. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.

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