bouw

noun

ˈbau̇,
ˈbȯu̇
plural -s
: an Indonesian unit of land area equal to 1.75 acres

Word History

Etymology

Dutch, literally, tillage; akin to Old English dwelling, Old High German tillage, dwelling, Old Norse household, Old English būan to dwell

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“Bouw.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bouw. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.

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