barong

noun

ba·​rong bə-ˈrȯŋ How to pronounce barong (audio)
-ˈräŋ
: a thick-backed thin-edged knife or sword used by the Moros

Examples of barong in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Also, when Eugene wore the barong, that shirt took me back to my childhood. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 1 Aug. 2022

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Word History

Etymology

probably from Maranao (Austronesian language of southern Mindanao)

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of barong was in 1887

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“Barong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barong. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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