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bolang-baling

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Indonesian

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Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

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Inherited from Malay bolang-baling, from apophonic reduplication of baling.

Noun

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bolang-baling (plural bolang-baling)

  1. (uncommon) propeller (mechanical device used to propel)
    Synonym: baling-baling
  2. (uncommon) (toy) windmill
    Synonym: baling-baling
  3. stone or any other object tied to a rope and then thrown by first swinging it around the head
    Synonym: baling

Etymology 2

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Borrowed from Javanese [Term?].

Noun

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bolang-baling (plural bolang-baling)

  1. (chiefly dialectal, Java) odading (square-shaped deep-fried bread)
    Synonyms: odading, kue bantal

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