Etymology

Balili

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Today it means: A barangay of La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines. Full definition →

Ibaloi badili
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Balili · proper noun1

  1. Ibaloi · derived frombadili
  2. English todayBalili

Derived from Ibaloi badili, the name of the thick forest situated in the area. The Kankanaeys found it difficult to pronounce it and was pronounced as "Balili" instead.

Balili · proper noun2

Borrowed from Southwestern Bontoc.

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