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Added 9 October 2026

bay

/ˈbeɪ̯/ noun

In Latin: baia, sinus Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about bay at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

An indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf.
The sound of a hound on the scent.
Small Mediterranean evergreen tree with small blackish berries and glossy aromatic leaves used for flavoring in cooking; also used by ancient Greeks to crown victors.

verb

Utter in deep prolonged tones.
Bark with prolonged noises, of dogs.

adjective

(used of animals especially a horse) of a moderate reddish-brown color.

Origin

From French baie, from Late Latin baia, probably ultimately from Iberian or Basque badia. Partly displaced native Old English byht, whence bight.

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