aling aling
aling aling Lexical Profile
• noun
A prominent and picturesque waterfall located in the Buleleng Regency of northern Bali, Indonesia, renowned among eco-tourists for its natural rock water slide and cliff jumping spots.
"During our trek through the northern jungles of Bali, we spent the afternoon sliding down the smooth rocks of Aling Aling."
A traditional Balinese or Javanese architectural screen or short wall placed directly behind the main entrance gate of a family compound, designed to provide privacy and historically believed to block the straight-line path of evil spirits.
"Upon entering the traditional Balinese compound, guests must step to the side of the aling aling to access the central courtyard."
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Indonesian and Balinese 'aling-aling', deriving from the root 'aling' (to shelter or shield), using reduplication which frequently forms nouns from verbs in Austronesian languages.