kalis

/ˈkæ.lɪs/

UK: /ˈkæ.lɪs/

KÆ · lɪs (2 syllables)

English Noun

Definition

A Filipino sword akin to the kris.

Etymology

Borrowed from Tagalog kalis, from Malay keris, from Old Javanese kĕris, kris Doublet of kris.