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Etymology edit

From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *baláʀən (vine) with elision of /l/. Compare Aklanon baeagon, Cebuano balagon, Hiligaynon balagon, Western Bukidnon Manobo belagen, Maranao balagen, Maguindanao balagen, and Tausug bāgun.

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Noun edit

baging (Baybayin spelling ᜊᜄᜒᜅ᜔)

  1. liana; vine

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Further reading edit

  • baging”, in Pambansang Diksiyonaryo | Diksiyonaryo.ph, Manila, 2018
  • Blust, Robert, Trussel, Stephen (2010–) “*balaRen”, in The Austronesian Comparative Dictionary
  • Zorc, David Paul (1979–1983) Core Etymological Dictionary of Filipino: Part 1, page 32