bolo

noun

bo·​lo ˈbō-(ˌ)lō 

plural bolos

: a long heavy single-edged knife of Philippine origin used to cut vegetation and as a weapon

Word History

Etymology

Philippine Spanish

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing bolo

• bolo tie

Kids Definition

bolo

noun

bo·​lo ˈbō-lō 

plural bolos

: a long heavy single-edged knife used in the Philippines