babou

Czech

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbabɔu/

Noun

babou

1. instrumental singular of baba

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Old French

Noun

babou f

1. Alternative form of baboe

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Old Portuguese

Etymology

From baba (“drool”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ba.ˈbow/

Noun

babou m

1. worm, silkworm
   • 13th century CE, Alfonso X of Castile, Cantigas de Santa Maria, Códice de los músicos, cantiga 18 (facsimile):

     Eſta é como ſanta maria fez faz(er) aos babous que crian a ſeda duas toucas

     This is how Holy Mary made the silkworms, that produce silk, spin two veils

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Portuguese

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ba.ˈbo(w)/

Verb

babou

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