English Explanatory Dictionary

kalis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A Filipino sword akin to the kris.

Pronunciation

/ˈkæ.lɪs/ /ˈkaː.lɪs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-kalis.wav

Word forms

kalis kalises

Etymology

Borrowed from Tagalog kalis, from Malay keris, from Old Javanese kĕris, kris Doublet of kris.

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