PARANG

parang

(noun) a stout straight knife used in Malaysia and Indonesia

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology 1

Noun

parang (plural parangs)

A short, heavy, straight-edged knife used in Malaysia and Indonesia as a tool and weapon.

Etymology 2

Noun

parang (countable and uncountable, plural parangs)

A style of music originating from Trinidad and Tobago, strongly influenced by Venezuelan music.

Anagrams

• NAGPRA

Source: Wiktionary



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