balisong
English edit
Etymology edit
Popularly believed to derive from the Tagalog phrase baling sungay (literally "broken horn"), since the original balisongs were made from carved animal horns.
Noun edit
balisong (plural balisongs)
- A folding pocket knife with two handles counter-rotating around the tang such that, when closed, the blade is concealed within grooves in the handles.
Synonyms edit
Translations edit
a folding pocket knife
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Maranao edit
Noun edit
balisong
Tagalog edit
Etymology edit
Popularly believed to derive from the phrase baling sungay (literally "broken horn"), since the original balisongs were made from carved animal horns.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
balisong or balisóng (Baybayin spelling ᜊᜎᜒᜐᜓᜅ᜔)
- balisong; butterfly knife (fan knife with foldable blade protection)