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Baku

BA-koo
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Baku (noun) means In folklore, a supernatural creature said to eat bad dreams. Example: “In the story, a baku slips into the child's room each night to devour her nightmares.”

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In folklore, a supernatural creature said to eat bad dreams.
"In the story, a baku slips into the child's room each night to devour her nightmares."
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Etymology

From Classical Persian بَاکُو (bākū). For further etymology, see Baku on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

Origin: Classical Persian

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Baku” mean?
The word “Baku” means in folklore, a supernatural creature said to eat bad dreams.
How do you pronounce “Baku”?
“Baku” is pronounced BA-koo (/bɑˈku/ in IPA).
How do you use “Baku” in a sentence?
Here is “Baku” used in a sentence: “In the story, a baku slips into the child's room each night to devour her nightmares.”
What part of speech is “Baku”?
“Baku” is a noun.

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