Bambou
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Alternative form of bamboo. alt-of, alternative, countable, uncommon, uncountable
"The Chowpaul is simply a very light bed or sofa, over which a large bambou forms an arch. But as this is not a sufficient defence against the sun, it is always attended by a servant carrying a chata or parasol."
Example
More examples"The Chowpaul is simply a very light bed or sofa, over which a large bambou forms an arch. But as this is not a sufficient defence against the sun, it is always attended by a servant carrying a chata or parasol."
Etymology
From French bambou, from Portuguese bambu, from Malay bambu, from Kannada ಬಮ್ಬು (bambu).
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