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Bayou

Noun:

1. A marshy body of water, typically found in the southern United States, especially Louisiana, that is formed by the flooding of a river and is characterized by slow-moving or stagnant water.

Example sentence: The bayou was teeming with wildlife, including alligators and water snakes.

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Adjective:

1. Pertaining to or characteristic of a bayou.

Example sentence: We went on a beautiful bayou boat tour to explore the surrounding wetlands.

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