Czech

Noun

babou

1. instrumental singular of baba

Old French

Noun

babou f

1. Alternative form of baboe

Old Portuguese

Etymology

From baba ‎(“drool”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ba.ˈbow/

Noun

babou m

1. worm, silkworm
   • 13th century, attributed to Alfonso X of Castile, Cantigas de Santa Maria, E codex, cantiga 18 (facsimile):

     Eſta é como ſanta maria fez faz(er) aos babous que crian a ſeda duas toucas

     This is how Holy Mary made the silkworms, that produce silk, spin two veils

Portuguese

Pronunciation

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /ba.ˈbo(w)/

Verb

babou

1. third-person singular (ele and ela, also used with você and others) preterite indicative of babar

   Ele babou uma vez.

   He drooled once.