buntal

noun

bun·​tal

bu̇nˈtäl,

ˈbəntᵊl

plural -s

: a very fine white Philippine fiber obtained from the stalks of unopened leaves of the talipot palm and used in making hats

Word History

Etymology

Tagalog buntál talipot palm fiber, hat made of talipot palm fiber

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