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parang

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑɹɑːŋ/

The English word “parang” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A short, heavy, straight-edged knife used in Malaysia and Indonesia as a tool and weapon.
  2. A style of music originating from Trinidad and Tobago, strongly influenced by Venezuelan music.

verb

  1. To cut with a parang
  2. To play parang music

Etymology

Borrowed from Malay parang.

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