bolo

bo·lo  (bl)

n. pl. bo·los

A long, heavy, single-edged machete originally used in the Philippines.

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[Spanish, of Philippine origin.]

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bolo [ˈbəʊləʊ]

n pl -los

(Military / Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) a large single-edged knife, originating in the Philippines

[Philippine Spanish, probably from a native word]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	bolo - a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie bola, bola tie, bolo tie necktie, tie - neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front; "he stood in front of the mirror tightening his necktie"; "he wore a vest and tie"
	2.	bolo - long heavy knife with a single edge; of Philippine origin bolo knife knife - edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle