"Baba" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Babas [plural]
Etymology: From Malay Baba or baba. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ms|Baba}} Malay Baba, {{m|ms|baba}} baba Head templates: {{en-noun}} Baba (plural Babas)
  1. (Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia) A male Peranakan. Wikipedia link: Baba-Nyonya Tags: Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore Related terms: Nyonya, Ali Baba, Ali Baba bag, Baba Jaga, Baba Yaga

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