balnaw

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Inherited from Proto-Philippine *bal(e)ñáw (to rinse; to rinse off), from Proto-Austronesian *bañaw (to wash the body). Compare Tagalog banlaw.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /balˈnaw/ [bal̪ˈn̪aʊ̯]
  • Hyphenation: bal‧naw

Noun

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balnáw (Basahan spelling ᜊᜎ᜔ᜈᜏ᜔)

  1. (Naga) rinse (for the body, clothes etc.)
    Synonym: ragnaw

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See also

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