barong
a large, broad-bladed knife or cleaver used by the Moros.
Origin of barong
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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) TomlinsonThe boys noted that many Moros were armed, with krises or barongs in fancy sheaths.
The Pirates of Shan | Harold Leland GoodwinThe pirate yells were louder now, and some Moros brandished barongs or krises while others waved rifles.
The Pirates of Shan | Harold Leland GoodwinRick knew that his small group wouldn't last long, not against barongs and krises.
The Pirates of Shan | Harold Leland GoodwinThe occupants were armed with spears, krises, kampilans and barongs.
The Story of General Pershing | Everett T. (Everett Titsworth) Tomlinson
British Dictionary definitions for barong
/ (bæˈrɒŋ) /
a broad-bladed cleaver-like knife used in the Philippines
Origin of barong
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