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English
Etymology
Derived from Ibaloi badili, the name of the thick forest situated in the area. The Kankanaeys found it difficult to pronounce it and was pronounced as "Balili" instead.
Proper noun
Balili
- A barangay of La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines
- Meronyms: Botiwtiw, Cabanao, Central Balili, Little Flower, Luboc, Mamaga, Pinespark, Sadjap, Stonehill, Tabangaoen, Tebteb — sitios of Balili
- Coordinate terms: Alapang, Alno, Ambiong, Bahong, Balili, Betag, Bineng, Cruz, Lubas, Pico, Poblacion, Puguis, Shilan, Tawang, Wangal — barangays of La Trinidad
Cebuano
Etymology
From balili.
Proper noun
Balili
- a surname from Cebuano