Bou

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See also: bou and bo'u

Luxembourgish

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Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

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From Middle High German boge, from Old High German bogo.

Cognate with German Bogen, Dutch boog, English bow, West Frisian boge, Icelandic bogi.

Noun

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Bou m (plural Béi)

  1. curve, arc
  2. arch
  3. bow (weapon)
  4. bow (for a violin, etc.)
  5. sheet (of paper)
    Synonym: Blat

Etymology 2

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From Old High German buog, from Proto-Germanic *bōguz. The form Buch continues the original nominative, while Bou continues the inflected cases, probably through influence by etymology 1.

Noun

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Bou m (plural Béi)

  1. Alternative form of Buch (shoulder joint of an animal)

Romanian

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Etymology

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From bou.

Proper noun

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Bou m (genitive/dative lui Bou)

  1. a surname