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Definition of arnis in English:

arnis

noun

  • A martial art traditionally practiced in the Philippines and characterized by the use of sticks, bladed weapons, and bare hands in combat.

    • ‘I have a brown belt in arnis’

Pronunciation

arnis

/ärˈnēs/ /ɑrˈnis/

Origin

Tagalog, from Spanish arnés ‘armor’.