Jolo

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish Joló, spelled historically as Xoló with the initial most likely pronounced with the Early Modern Spanish /ʃ/ sound, from Tausug Sulug (“Sulu”), an older form of Sūg (“Sulu”), from Tausug sulug, an older form of sūg (“current”). Compare Maranao Solog (“Sulu; Jolo”).

Pronunciation

• (Philippines) IPA^(key): /hoˈlo/

Proper noun

Jolo

1. An island of the Philippines.
    Jolo on Wikipedia
2. A barangay of Santa Cruz, Marinduque, Philippines.
3. A barangay of Roxas, Palawan, Philippines.
4. A municipality of Sulu, Philippines.
    Jolo, Sulu on Wikipedia

   Meronyms: Alat, Asturias, Bus-bus, Chinese Pier, San Raymundo, Takut-takut, Tulay, Walled City — barangays of Jolo

   Coordinate terms: Banguingui, Hadji Panglima Tahil, Indanan, Jolo, Kalingalan Caluang, Lugus, Luuk, Maimbung, Omar, Panamo, Pandami, Panglima Estino, Pangutaran, Parang, Pata, Patikul, Siasi, Talipao, Tapul — municipalities of Sulu