bayou
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Noun — A slow-moving, marshy stream or channel, especially in the southern United States.
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Etymology
From Louisiana French "bayou," borrowed from the Choctaw word "bayuk," meaning a small stream.
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What does “bayou” mean?
The word “bayou” means a slow-moving, marshy stream or channel, especially in the southern United States. In plain terms, a slow, swampy waterway typical of the U.S. Gulf Coast, especially Louisiana.
How do you pronounce “bayou”?
“Bayou” is pronounced BEYE-oo (/ˈbaɪ.(j)uː/ in IPA).
How do you use “bayou” in a sentence?
Here is “bayou” used in a sentence: “Alligators bask along the edges of the bayou.”
What part of speech is “bayou”?
“Bayou” is a noun.
Where does the word “bayou” come from?
The word “bayou” comes from French. From Louisiana French "bayou," borrowed from the Choctaw word "bayuk," meaning a small stream.