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barong

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ba·rong  (b-rông, -rng)
n.
A long, broad, leaf-shaped knife used as both a weapon and tool by the Moros of the Philippines.
[Maranao (Austronesian language of the southern Philippines); akin to Malay parang, parang.]
barong [bæˈrɒŋ]
n
(Military / Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) a broad-bladed cleaver-like knife used in the Philippines
[from Moro; see parang]
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Noun1.barongbarong - a knife resembling a cleaver; used in the Philippines
knife - edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle


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This metaphysical battle between the witch Rangda and the beneficent Barong is traditionally performed inside the Temple of the Dead where the men enter into a trance, attack Rangda with daggers, then turn these daggers on themselves to attack the inner Rangda.
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