"klewang" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: klewang [plural], klewangs [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Dutch klewang, from Malay kelewang. Etymology templates: {{bor+|en|nl|klewang}} Borrowed from Dutch klewang, {{der|en|ms|kelewang}} Malay kelewang Head templates: {{en-noun|klewang|+}} klewang (plural klewang or klewangs)
  1. A short, machete-like cutlass from Malaysia and Indonesia. Wikipedia link: klewang
    Sense id: en-klewang-en-noun-djnYwb4S Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries
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