Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bah-rawng, -rong, buh-]
- /bɑˈrɔŋ, -ˈrɒŋ, bə-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bah-rawng, -rong, buh-]
- /bɑˈrɔŋ, -ˈrɒŋ, bə-/
Definitions of barong word
- noun barong a broad-bladed cleaver-like knife used in the Philippines 3
- noun barong a heavy knife with an ornate pommel, used by the Moros of the Philippines 3
- noun barong a large, broad-bladed knife or cleaver used by the Moros. 1
- noun barong A cutting weapon similar to a cleaver, with a thick back and thin razor-like edge, used by the Moros of the Philippines. 0
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Origin of barong
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50; apparently Philippine variant of parang
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Parts of speech for Barong
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barong popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
barong usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for barong
noun barong
- pistol — a short firearm intended to be held and fired with one hand.
- bomb — A bomb is a device which explodes and damages or destroys a large area.
- sword — a weapon having various forms but consisting typically of a long, straight or slightly curved blade, sharp-edged on one or both sides, with one end pointed and the other fixed in a hilt or handle.
- gun — Also called gin rummy. a variety of rummy for two players, in which a player with 10 or fewer points in unmatched cards can end the game by laying down the hand.
- missile — an object or weapon for throwing, hurling, or shooting, as a stone, bullet, or arrow.
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