Balanghai
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Balanghai is a noun meaning (nautical) A large boat, about 18 meters in length, used by Malay settlers of the Philippines in prehispanic times. Such a vessel would carry a small clan or a large family.
Meaning
(nautical) A large boat, about 18 meters in length, used by Malay settlers of the Philippines in prehispanic times. Such a vessel would carry a small clan or a large family.
Example Sentences
Shortly, thereafter, the Spaniards saw two balanghais, large outriggers, making for the island. One of the balanghais had an awning covering a platform on which sat an important-looking figure.
Word Forms
- balanghais
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include balangay, barangay, buggalow, manchua, sacayan, padewakang.
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