bayou
Example Sentences
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Based in Houma, in the heart of the Louisiana bayou, they began enjoying increased prices for their catch last year.
Riders journey through the bayou in search of the perfect band to perform before plunging down the attraction’s signature 50-foot drop.
From Los Angeles Times
Drawing on West African spiritual traditions, “The Brothers Size” relates the mythic story of two bayou country Louisiana brothers in conflict that is as tender as it is fierce.
From Los Angeles Times
As we dip into the bayou, the scene before us feels a tad mystical, all glowing fireflies with hues of blue and purple seeping through the trees.
From Los Angeles Times
He’s got a thick Cajun accent like he’s straight outta the bayou.
From Literature
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