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bouw
noun
\ˈbau̇, ˈbȯu̇\
Definition of bouw
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: an Indonesian unit of land area equal to 1.75 acres
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Origin and Etymology of bouw
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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