A type of large, sharp-toothed fish found in tropical seas, or a traditional Philippine knife with a distinctive curved blade.
The Filipino knife term comes from Tagalog, referring to a native bolo or large knife used historically in the Philippines. The fish name likely derives from the same or related Austronesian sources.
The barong knife is so iconic in Philippine martial arts and culture that it's featured in the UNESCO-recognized 'Barong Tagalog' (the formal shirt), showing how deeply embedded this tool is in the national identity.
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