Pangil (en. Fang)
/paŋil/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Part of an animal's body usually found on cats and dogs used for hunting.
The cat uses its fang to catch a rat.
Ang pusa ay gumagamit ng kanyang pangil upang manghuli ng daga.
Sharp part found in some reptiles and insects.
The snake has long fangs that contain venom.
Ang ahas ay may mahahabang pangil na naglalaman ng lason.
Colorful fangs often used as symbols in mythologies.
In legends, gods are often depicted with fangs.
Sa mga alamat, ang mga diyos ay kadalasang inilalarawan na may mga pangil.
Etymology
From the word 'pangil' which means the protruding part or the tip of a creature.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Fang of a wild dog
An animal with sharp fangs that loves to hunt.
Pangil ng asong gubat
Related Words
tooth
Straight structure in animals used for eating or hunting.
ngipin
Slang Meanings
tooth
The shark's fang is really sharp.
Ang pangil ng pating ay napakababae.
sharp
This fang is really sharp, be careful!
Ang pangil na ito ay sobrang matulis, ingat!
blade
The snake's fang is very sharp.
Sobrang talim ng pangil ng ahas.