Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bau
noun
/baʊ/
Definition
A type of traditional Brazilian wooden box or chest, often used for storage.
Examples
- The family kept their heirlooms in a beautifully crafted bau.
- She opened the bau to find old photographs and letters.
Meaning
In Brazilian Portuguese, ‘bau’ refers to a storage box or chest, typically made of wood.
Synonyms
- chest
- box
- container