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sulu

noun (1)
su·​lu | \ ˈsü(ˌ)lü\
plural -s

Definition of sulu

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: a garment made similar to the lavalava and worn especially by Fijians and other Melanesians

Sulu

noun (2)
Su·​lu | \ ˈsü(ˌ)lü\
plural Sulu or Sulus

Definition of Sulu (Entry 2 of 2)

: taw-sug

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History and Etymology for sulu

Noun (1)

Fijian

Noun (2)

Malay Suluk, from Taw-Sug sulúg current

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