bouw

noun

ˈbau̇,

ˈbȯu̇

plural -s

: an Indonesian unit of land area equal to 1.75 acres

Word History

Etymology

Dutch, literally, tillage; akin to Old English bū dwelling, Old High German būtillage, dwelling, Old Norse bū household, Old English būan to dwell

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