"bayhead" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈbeɪˌhɛd/ Forms: bayheads [plural]
Etymology: From bay + head. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|bay|head}} bay + head Head templates: {{en-noun}} bayhead (plural bayheads)
  1. (ecology) A swamp habitat dominated by bay laurels. Categories (topical): Ecology Synonyms: baygall
    Sense id: en-bayhead-en-noun-jMnfmMc7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 79 21 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 79 21 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 80 20 Topics: biology, ecology, natural-sciences
  2. The portion of a bay located farthest inland, farthest from the body of water the bay is confluent with.
    Sense id: en-bayhead-en-noun-3A3bWAv0

Inflected forms

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