barong tagalog

noun

barong ta·​ga·​log

-təˈgäləg

plural -s

sometimes capitalized T

: a light loose long-sleeved man's shirt, the national dress shirt of the Philippines, that is frequently made of piña, ramie, or similar fiber, often embroidered on the collar and facing, and worn with the tails not tucked in

Word History

Etymology

Tagalog barò tagalog Tagalog shirt

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

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