turung

Tausug

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *tuduŋ (“head cover, protection from sun or rain”). Compare Malay tudung.

Pronunciation

• (Sinūgan Parianun) IPA^(key): /tuɾuŋ/ [t̪ʊˈɾuŋ]
• Rhymes: -uŋ
• Syllabification: tu‧rung

Noun

turung (Sulat Sūg spelling تُرُڠْ)

1. A piece of cloth used as a head covering
2. turban
3. hijab, veil

   Synonym: tirung