kalis en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈkæ.lɪs/ (General-American, Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈkaː.lɪs/ (Philippines)
- (Southern-England) audio
Etymology
Borrowed from Tagalog kalis, from Malay keris, from Old Javanese kĕris, kris Doublet of kris.
Meanings
- (Philippines) A Filipino sword akin to the kris.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| kalises | Number=Plur | lexicographic |