Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

barong

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.66 in modern English

Syllables: barong
IPA

9

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A cutting weapon similar to a cleaver, with a thick back and thin razor-like edge, used by the Moros of the Philippines.

name

A barangay of Dingras, Ilocos Norte, Philippines.

Inflected Forms

barongs (plural)

Phrases

barong-barong barong Tagalog

Frequently Paired Words

barong-barong barong Tagalog

Questions

What does barong mean?: A cutting weapon similar to a cleaver, with a thick back and thin razor-like edge, used by the Moros of the Philippines.

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