English

Proper noun

Caillou

1. (rare) A male given name.
   • ~2001 Theme song of the English version of Caillou:

     I'm just a kid who's four.

     Each day I grow some more.

     I like exploring.

     I'm Caillou.

French

Noun

caillou m ‎(plural cailloux)

1. gravel, small stone

Usage notes

Only seven words in French ending in -ou have their plurals in -oux instead of -ous: bijou, caillou, chou, genou, hibou, joujou, pou.

Related terms

• caillouter
• cailloutis

See also

• pierre

Middle French

Noun

caillou m (plural caillous)

1. stone; pebble