barong

[ bah-rawng, -rong, buh- ]
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noun
  1. a large, broad-bladed knife or cleaver used by the Moros.

Origin of barong

1
First recorded in 1840–50; apparently Philippine variant of parang

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How to use barong in a sentence

  • Certain of the tribes were famous also for their skill as forgers of swords, krises and barongs.

    The Story of General Pershing | Everett T. (Everett Titsworth) Tomlinson
  • The boys noted that many Moros were armed, with krises or barongs in fancy sheaths.

    The Pirates of Shan | Harold Leland Goodwin
  • The pirate yells were louder now, and some Moros brandished barongs or krises while others waved rifles.

    The Pirates of Shan | Harold Leland Goodwin
  • Rick knew that his small group wouldn't last long, not against barongs and krises.

    The Pirates of Shan | Harold Leland Goodwin
  • The occupants were armed with spears, krises, kampilans and barongs.

    The Story of General Pershing | Everett T. (Everett Titsworth) Tomlinson

British Dictionary definitions for barong

barong

/ (bæˈrɒŋ) /


noun
  1. a broad-bladed cleaver-like knife used in the Philippines

Origin of barong

1
from Moro; see parang

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