bayou
Translation
bayou, marshy outlet
Examples
Alligators live in the Louisiana bayou.
Alligators live in the Louisiana bayou.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) bayou a marshy outlet of a lake or river They took a boat tour of the bayou.
Similar Words
Synonyms: marsh, swamp, bog
Etymology
From Louisiana French, from Choctaw 'bayuk' meaning 'small stream'.
Memory Tips
Imagine saying 'Bye-you!' to an alligator as you paddle through a Louisiana 'bayou'.