bolo–bolo
noun
bo·lo–bo·lo
\¦bōlō¦bōlō\
Definition of bolo–bolo
-s
1 : a West African fiber somewhat resembling jute and derived from the bast of a tree (Honckenya ficifolia) of the family Tiliaceae
2 : the tree that yields bolo-bolo
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Origin and Etymology of bolo–bolo
of African origin; akin to Bini bo1lo3 to peel or strip (something, such as bark from a tree)
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