ببو

South Levantine Arabic

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /bub.bu/, [ˈbub.bu]

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Etymology 1

From Arabic بُؤْبُؤ (buʔbuʔ) with geminiation of the -b- caused by assimilation of the Hamza.

Noun

ببّو • (bubbu) m

1. pupil (of the eye)

Etymology 2

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Noun

ببّو • (bubbu) m

1. baby