Bayou: meaning, definitions and examples
๐
bayou
[ หbaษช.u ]
geographical feature
A bayou is a slow-moving or stagnant body of water typically found in low-lying areas, especially in the southern United States. Bayous are characterized by their marshy surroundings and can be freshwater or saltwater. They are often associated with the swamps of Louisiana.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The alligator swam through the murky waters of the bayou.
- We took a boat ride to explore the beauty of the bayou.
- The bayou ecosystem is vital for many species of wildlife.
- Fishing in the bayou can be both relaxing and rewarding.
Translations
Translations of the word "bayou" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pรขntano
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคพเคฏเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Sumpf
๐ฎ๐ฉ rawa
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะพะปะพัะพ
๐ต๐ฑ bagno
๐ฏ๐ต ใใคใฆใผ
๐ซ๐ท marais
๐ช๐ธ pantano
๐น๐ท bataklฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ช
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุณุชููุน
๐จ๐ฟ baลพina
๐ธ๐ฐ moฤiar
๐จ๐ณ ๆฒผๆณฝ
๐ธ๐ฎ moฤvirje
๐ฎ๐ธ mรฝri
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐัะฟะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแฎแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ batqa
๐ฒ๐ฝ pantano
Etymology
The word 'bayou' comes from the Louisiana French term 'bajoue', which itself is derived from the Choctaw word 'bayuk', meaning 'small stream'. The term was used to describe the slow-moving waters typical of the bayou ecosystems found in the southern United States. Over time, the word became popularized in English to refer to both the geographical features and the unique cultural aspects associated with bayous, particularly in Louisiana, where they play a significant role in local ecology, economy, and culture. Bayous serve as crucial habitats for various flora and fauna and have become emblematic of the Southern landscape, often depicted in literature, music, and art.