‖ swallo
(ˈswɒləʊ)
Also swala, swalloe, -ow.
[a. Malay suwāla, suwālā.]
= sea-slug 1, trepang.
| 1779 Forrest Voy. N. Guinea 373 They see the swallo in clear water, and strike it as it lies on the ground, with an instrument, consisting of four bearded iron prongs. 1792 ― Voy. Mergui Archip. 83 They sail in their Paduakans to the northern parts of New Holland..to gather Swallow (Biche de Mer). 1802 [see sea-swallow 3]. 1836 Penny Cycl. V. 188/2 The tripang swala, or sea-slug (holothurion), is a valuable article of exportation [from Borneo] to China. 1904 A. H. S. Landor Gems of East I. 271 The exports consisting chiefly of Black and White Swallo or Seaslug. |