bancalEtymologyFrom Spanish; see abancalar.nameA barangay of Botolan, Zambales, Philippines.A barangay of Meycauayan, Bulacan, Philippines.nounAn ornamental covering, as of carpet or leather, for a bench or form.“A few rich settles and bancals, choicely carved and decorated with glazed leather hangings of the sort termed or basané, completed the furniture of the apartment.”