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Bahu

बहू
bah-HOO

Daughter-in-law in Indian families.

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Meaning & usage

In Indian culture, 'bahu' refers to a daughter-in-law. The term is commonly used in Hindi-speaking regions and is significant in familial relationships, often highlighting the role and responsibilities of a woman married into a family.

In a sentence

The new bahu was warmly welcomed into the family.

As seen in crosswords

Bahu is a 4-letter answer. A typical clue:

“Daughter-in-law in Indian families” (4)

Category: General Origin: Hindi Script: Hindi

Related words

  • Babu — Indian English term for a clerk or low-level bureaucrat — sometimes mildly pejorative.
  • Bhaina — Brother
  • Memsahib — Respectful Indian English term of address for a European or upper-class lady — historically colonial.
  • Bindi — Decorative mark or jewel worn on the forehead, traditionally by Hindu women.
  • Bharat — Indigenous Sanskrit name for India, used officially alongside "India".
  • Machha — Dude

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