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bayou

Syllabification: (bay·ou)
Pronunciation: /ˈbīo͞o, ˈbīō/
Definition of bayou

noun (plural bayous)

  • (in the southern US) a marshy outlet of a lake or river.

Origin:

mid 18th century: from Louisiana French, from Choctaw bayuk

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