sulu

1 of 2

noun (1)

su·​lu

ˈsü(ˌ)lü

plural -s

: a garment made similar to the lavalava and worn especially by Fijians and other Melanesians

Sulu

2 of 2

noun (2)

Su·​lu

ˈsü(ˌ)lü

plural Sulu or Sulus

: taw-sug

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Fijian

Noun (2)

Malay Suluk, from Taw-Sug sulúg current

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