"beu" meaning in French

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Noun

IPA: /bø/ Audio: Fr-beu.ogg Forms: beus [plural]
Etymology: Clipping of beuhère, verlan form of herbe (“grass”). Etymology templates: {{clipping|fr|beuhère}} Clipping of beuhère, {{glossary|verlan}} verlan, {{m|fr|herbe|t=grass}} herbe (“grass”) Head templates: {{fr-noun|f}} beu f (plural beus)
  1. (Verlan) weed, pot (marijuana) Tags: feminine Synonyms: beuh
    Sense id: en-beu-fr-noun-3f5PcGPt Categories (other): French entries with incorrect language header, Verlan

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          "ref": "2009, Richard Price, Souvenez-vous de moi",
          "text": "Quand le chauffeur, un Blanc costaud aux cheveux en brosse, une boîte KFC sur les cuisses, fit descendre sa vitre, l’odeur de la beu sortit en volutes comme la vapeur d’un sauna. Lugo recula d’un pas en agitant l’air de la main.",
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          "ref": "2009, Richard Price, Souvenez-vous de moi",
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