shilan
n · Ibaloi (Inibaloi, Nabaloi)
What does shilan mean in Ibaloi?
In Ibaloi, shilan is a noun meaning ‘pyrite, also known as "fool's gold"; the brightest pebbles, which should not be confused with actual gold particles’. Ibaloi (also called Inibaloi or Nabaloi) is an Austronesian language of Benguet province in the northern Philippines.
Definition
- npyrite, also known as "fool's gold"; the brightest pebbles, which should not be confused with actual gold particles
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.