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parang

noun
pa·rang | \ˈpär-ˌaŋ \

Definition of parang 

: a short sword, cleaver, or machete common in Malaysia and Indonesia

First Known Use of parang

1820, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for parang

Malay

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