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bayou

[bahy-oo, bahy-oh] / ˈbaɪ u, ˈbaɪ oʊ /
NOUN
swampy outlet
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The day after Ida struck, Story motored through the bayou in his boat, photographing his camp and others to reassure neighbors their cabins had survived.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Based in Houma, in the heart of the Louisiana bayou, they began enjoying increased prices for their catch last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 31, 2025

Lana Del Rey reportedly wed swamp tour guide Jeremy Dufrene on Thursday at his place of employment: a public bayou in Des Allemands, La.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2024

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 • Jun. 11, 2024

The dragonflies live down by the bayou, but there’s no way to know which one’s my brother.

From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender




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