A Philippine drum or percussion instrument, or a local official in some Philippine contexts; exact definition varies by region.
From Filipino/Tagalog origin with unclear exact etymology; may be related to local governance or musical traditions in the Philippines.
Many Filipino words like 'banus' have meanings that vary dramatically between regions and provinces — the Philippines' 180+ languages means that one word might mean something completely different on the next island over.
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