"bau" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Borrowed from Mandarin 包 (bāo) or Cantonese 包 (baau1). Etymology templates: {{glossary|loanword|Borrowed}} Borrowed, {{bor|en|cmn|-|||g=|g2=|g3=|id=|lit=|nocat=|pos=|sc=|sort=|tr=|ts=}} Mandarin, {{bor+|en|cmn|-}} Borrowed from Mandarin, {{zh-m|包}} 包 (bāo), {{bor|en|yue|-}} Cantonese, {{zh-m|包|tr=baau1}} 包 (baau1) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} bau (uncountable)
  1. Alternative form of bao: Any of various types of steamed bread used in Chinese cuisine Tags: alt-of, alternative, uncountable Alternative form of: bao (extra: Any of various types of steamed bread used in Chinese cuisine) Synonyms: bao, bow Related terms: dan bau (english: different etymology)
    Sense id: en-bau-en-noun-9giFyh8q Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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