mangilot
n · Ibaloi (Inibaloi, Nabaloi)
What does mangilot mean in Ibaloi?
In Ibaloi, mangilot is a noun meaning ‘the masseurs, who use coconut oil to massage and "grease" the body, concentrating on limbs affected by "wind" and "cold" which are more v…’. Ibaloi (also called Inibaloi or Nabaloi) is an Austronesian language of Benguet province in the northern Philippines.
Definition
- nthe masseurs, who use coconut oil to massage and "grease" the body, concentrating on limbs affected by "wind" and "cold" which are more vulnerable to the affect of spirits.
About Ibaloi: Ibaloi (also called Inibaloi or Nabaloi) is the indigenous Cordilleran language of southern Benguet province in the northern Philippines, with approximately 120,000 native speakers. It is part of the Austronesian language family.