buluran

Tagalog

Etymology

From bulod (spine or blunt side of a blade) +‎ -an.

Pronunciation

  • (Standard Tagalog)
    • IPA(key): /buˈluɾan/ [bʊˈluː.ɾɐn̪] (verb)
      • Rhymes: -uɾan
    • IPA(key): /buluˈɾan/ [bʊ.lʊˈɾan̪] (noun)
      • Rhymes: -an
  • Syllabification: bu‧lu‧ran

Verb

buluran (complete binuluran, progressive binubuluran, contemplative bubuluran, Baybayin spelling ᜊᜓᜎᜓᜇᜈ᜔) (obsolete)

  1. to be created a blunt side (of a blade)
    Buluran mo yaring katana.
    Create a blunt side for this katana.

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Noun

bulurán (Baybayin spelling ᜊᜓᜎᜓᜇᜈ᜔) (obsolete)

  1. (nautical) a bridge on karakoas that serves as a passageway or a place for combat; gangplank; gangway

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