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bayou

/bɑɪˈuː/ noun · British & US
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What does bayou mean?

noun

A body of water, typically a slow-moving river or stream, that is connected to the Gulf of Mexico and is often found in the southern United States.

Example

"The cypress trees towered above the bayou, their reflections rippling in the calm water."

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