Meaning
A short, heavy, straight-edged knife used in Malaysia and Indonesia as a tool and weapon.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
Borrowed from Malay parang.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
knife
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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